stormwater

Submitted by the Sustainability Working Group What is stormwater? Stormwater is rain or melted snow that runs off rooftops, paved streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. The rain or melted snow picks up pollution as it runs off these surfaces, empties into drains like the one pictured above, and is deposited into rivers, lakes, and the ocean. This type of stormwater pollution is not treated and is the leading threat to aquatic habitats. Polluted stormwater runoff can: • Harm salmon and their habitat. • Contaminate swimming areas. • Pollute shellfish beds. • Contaminate the groundwater we drink. What can you do…