Storm Drain Marking
Just imagine . . .
One quart of oil can cause a slick the size of two football fields on the Boise River! Every year people pour hazardous chemicals, paints, pesticides, antifreeze and used motor oil down storm drains. Most of them don't realize that those drains dump waste materials directly into the river and ground water. These materials damage the water quality and affect fish, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.
Here's what you can do!
Mark your storm drains. Storm drain marking is a visual reminder that storm drains are for stormwater only. Marking involves people in the community, educates residents, and increases awareness about the importance of the river and the environment. Its also a great opportunity to work with friends and neighbors or earn community service hours.
How to get started
- Contact the Boise Public Works Department at 384-3901 or send an e-mail to jbell@cityofboise.org to reserve the marking kits.
- Organize your neighbors, church group, scout troop, club, or student classroom.
- Select an area in town that needs marking, for example: neighborhoods, shopping malls or parking lots.
- Pick a day when the weather is dry and the temperatures are between 40-100 degrees.
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