Stormwater Management & Pollution Prevention
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Whether in central Toledo, Waterville, or Point Place, we all live in a watershed. A watershed is defined as a land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as bays, lakes, and the ocean. If we are not careful about what is applied to the land, on purpose or by accident, those unintended chemicals or pollutants enter the watershed and can cause harm to wildlife and reduce water quality. Not to mention, affect drinking water for millions of people.
The pages linked below will focus on stormwater pollution, or in other words, pollution that can occur as runoff from driveways, sidewalks, lawns, and roads, as well as different ways we can all prevent it. This runoff enters the storm drains and travels to the nearest river or stream, untreated and unfiltered. To learn about ways to protect water quality from the agricultural side, please visit our Agricultural Resources and Programs page.
The pages linked below will focus on stormwater pollution, or in other words, pollution that can occur as runoff from driveways, sidewalks, lawns, and roads, as well as different ways we can all prevent it. This runoff enters the storm drains and travels to the nearest river or stream, untreated and unfiltered. To learn about ways to protect water quality from the agricultural side, please visit our Agricultural Resources and Programs page.
