Rain Barrel Lesson - The Spa Creek Conservancy is looking for Good Creek Neighbors to get the word out on their blocks, at their end of the streets. The word is about how we can all help the health of our creeks – Back and Spa – and the Bay by the very easy installation of rain barrels on our downspouts. Consider hosting a brief gathering at your home or business so members of the Spa Creek Conservancy can discuss the importance of rain barrels and how easy it is to install them. Be a Good Creek Neighbor. Help the environment one rain barrel at a time! Contact us at rainbarrel@spacreek.org to volunteer. For more information see spacreek.org.
Hazardous Household Waste - Dispose of it Responsibly
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days provide opportunities for County residents to safely dispose of products containing harmful chemicals. Unless used and disposed of according to directions, these household chemicals present a threat to the environment. Special handling is required to dispose of them properly. Materials collected are recycled, or disposed in hazardous waste landfills or incinerators. A licensed private company under contract to the County provides these services. Read more on the County website.
Handy flyer of 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days Schedule
Some ideas for helping to keep our Creeks, and therefore the Bay, clean and healthy
From the Spa Creek Conservancy, here are some everyday things you can do to be a good neighbor to Spa Creek and Back Creek. From caring for your boat, car, and lawn in the right way to taking simple steps to reduce runoff... we can all do our part to help.
How to Wash and Service Your Car for a Clean Creek
Keep Trash, Oil, Solvents and Toxics Out of Our Creek
How to Control Erosion/Restore Your Shoreline with Natural Vegetation and Habitat
Bring Back Life to Our Creek's Shoreline
How to Manage Your Lawn, Garden, Pets & Work Site for a Clean Creek
Make Our Creek Fishable & Swimable
How to Wash and Service Your Boat for a Clean Creek
Keep Trash, Oil, Solvents and Toxics Out of Our Creek
How to Reduce/Improve Runoff from your Roof, Driveway, Parking Lot
Keep Our Creek Clean & Alive!
