Stormwater Awareness Month
August 1
In Pennsylvania, August is recognized as Summer Stormwater Awareness Month. This month-long observance is focused on raising awareness about the impact of stormwater pollution on water quality and the environment. Key aspects of Summer Stormwater Awareness Month in Pennsylvania:
- Promoting awareness: The month aims to educate the public about how stormwater runoff picks up pollutants like litter, chemicals, and oil and gas, which then flow into storm drains and eventually into waterways.
- Encouraging participation: Individuals, communities, and organizations are encouraged to participate in activities that promote stormwater awareness, such as community cleanups, storm drain adoption, and educational workshops.
- Focus on specific actions: These actions may include planting native trees and plants, properly disposing of chemicals and hazardous waste, fixing car leaks, and picking up pet waste.
- Reinforcing “Storm Drains as Mouths of the River” message: A public art campaign uses the concept that storm drains are the “mouth of the river” to highlight the importance of keeping pollutants out of them.
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