Now that it’s raining, don’t let trash be swept into creeks. This recent PD article (Bummer at the Beach) described where that plastic and paper ends up – in the ocean.

A new local project, the Clean Oceans Campaign, promotes the idea of businesses volunteering a small amount of employee time to keep the sidewalk and gutter in front of their business clear of trash that could be swept into storm drains. Anyone can do the same in front of their own house or apartment.