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The Connecticut River Stormwater Committee is a coalition of 19 municipalities and UMass Amherst working to meet MS4 stormwater permit requirements through education and outreach.

🐾 Trails, parks, sidewalks, and green spaces are meant to be enjoyed by everyone—but pet waste left behind can have a la...
27/05/2026

🐾 Trails, parks, sidewalks, and green spaces are meant to be enjoyed by everyone—but pet waste left behind can have a lasting impact on local water quality.

When rain washes pet waste into storm drains, harmful bacteria and excess nutrients can end up in nearby rivers, streams, and ponds. Whether you're on a neighborhood walk, visiting a park, or exploring a trail, always carry a bag and clean up after your pet.

A simple habit can make a big difference for cleaner, healthier waterways.

Learn more: ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

🌧️💧 Make the most of every rainfall with a rain barrel!Rain barrels capture runoff from your roof before it reaches stor...
26/05/2026

🌧️💧 Make the most of every rainfall with a rain barrel!

Rain barrels capture runoff from your roof before it reaches storm drains, helping reduce stormwater pollution while providing a free source of water for your garden, flowers, and landscaping. By reusing rainwater, you can conserve drinking water, lower runoff, and help keep local rivers and streams cleaner.

Small changes at home can make a big difference for water quality throughout our watershed.

Learn more pollution prevention tips at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org.

Dog waste may seem small, but it can have a big impact on local water quality. When left on the ground, rain and snowmel...
24/05/2026

Dog waste may seem small, but it can have a big impact on local water quality. When left on the ground, rain and snowmelt can carry bacteria and nutrients into storm drains, rivers, and streams. 🐾💧

Always carry a bag, scoop the p**p, and dispose of it properly to help protect our waterways and keep our communities cleaner for everyone.

Learn more stormwater pollution prevention tips at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

Spring yard cleanup season is here 🍂🌱 But leaves, grass clippings, and yard debris don’t belong in the street or storm d...
23/05/2026

Spring yard cleanup season is here 🍂🌱 But leaves, grass clippings, and yard debris don’t belong in the street or storm drains. When rain washes organic waste into drains, it can clog systems and carry nutrients and pollution into local rivers and streams.

Bag it, compost it, or mulch it instead to help protect water quality and keep our waterways healthy.

Learn more at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

Your septic system plays an important role in protecting groundwater and nearby waterways. When systems are properly mai...
22/05/2026

Your septic system plays an important role in protecting groundwater and nearby waterways. When systems are properly maintained, they help filter wastewater safely and reduce pollution risks to rivers and streams.

Routine inspections, pumping, and mindful water use can go a long way toward protecting water quality in your community. Learn more stormwater pollution prevention tips at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org.

Spring walks with your pup can leave more than paw prints behind. Pet waste left on the ground can wash into storm drain...
21/05/2026

Spring walks with your pup can leave more than paw prints behind. Pet waste left on the ground can wash into storm drains and pollute local rivers and streams with harmful bacteria and nutrients.

Always carry a bag, clean up after your pet, and help protect water quality for everyone. 🐶💧

A dropped bottle, food wrapper, or cigarette butt may seem small, but rain can carry litter through storm drains and int...
20/05/2026

A dropped bottle, food wrapper, or cigarette butt may seem small, but rain can carry litter through storm drains and into local rivers, streams, and wildlife habitats. 🌧️

Keeping streets, sidewalks, and parks clean helps protect water quality and the environment we all share. Dispose of waste properly and help keep pollution out of our waterways.

Learn more at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

Spring showers are here — why not put that rainwater to work? 🌧️ Rain barrels help reduce stormwater runoff, conserve wa...
19/05/2026

Spring showers are here — why not put that rainwater to work?

🌧️ Rain barrels help reduce stormwater runoff, conserve water, and keep pollutants out of local rivers and streams. A simple change at home can make a big difference for water quality.

Learn more stormwater tips at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

🍂 Don’t rake it to the curb—keep it out of our waterways. 💧Spring leaves, twigs, grass clippings, and other yard debris ...
18/05/2026

🍂 Don’t rake it to the curb—keep it out of our waterways. 💧

Spring leaves, twigs, grass clippings, and other yard debris may seem harmless, but when left in streets or along the curb, the next rainfall can carry them straight into storm drains, streams, and rivers. As organic material breaks down, it can add excess nutrients to local waterways and impact water quality.

Instead of pushing yard waste to the street:

✅ Bag it

✅ Compost it

✅ Mulch it

Small choices at home can make a big difference downstream.

Learn more at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

A healthy lawn shouldn’t come at the expense of healthy waterways. 🌱💧Fertilizer can help your yard thrive, but when too ...
17/05/2026

A healthy lawn shouldn’t come at the expense of healthy waterways. 🌱💧

Fertilizer can help your yard thrive, but when too much is applied—or rain washes it off hard surfaces—it can carry excess nutrients into storm drains, rivers, and streams. That runoff can fuel algae growth, reduce oxygen in the water, and harm aquatic life.

This spring, feed your lawn wisely:

✔ Apply only what your lawn needs

✔ Sweep fertilizer off driveways and sidewalks

✔ Avoid spreading before heavy rain

✔ Follow label directions for proper application

Smart lawn care helps protect the Connecticut River and the communities connected to it.

Learn more at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

Fats, Oils, and Grease—better known as F.O.G.s—may seem harmless in the kitchen, but once they cool, they can harden ins...
16/05/2026

Fats, Oils, and Grease—better known as F.O.G.s—may seem harmless in the kitchen, but once they cool, they can harden inside pipes and create major clogs. 🍳🚫

When drains back up, wastewater can overflow into streets, storm drains, and eventually our local rivers and streams.

Instead of pouring grease down the sink, let it cool, collect it in a container, and dispose of it properly. Small habits at home can make a big difference for water quality.

Learn more at ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org

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