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==Programs== | ==Programs== | ||
*[https://www.adopt-a-drain.org/ Adopt-a-drain program] - asks residents to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution (for Metro Area & Rochester only). | *[https://www.adopt-a-drain.org/ Adopt-a-drain program] - asks residents to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution (for Metro Area & Rochester only). | ||
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/citizen-water-monitoring Citizen water monitoring] - volunteers measure the water clarity of lakes and streams, and the MPCA uses that valuable data to make decisions on watershed protection and restoration. | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/citizen-water-monitoring Citizen water monitoring] - volunteers measure the water clarity of lakes and streams, and the MPCA uses that valuable data to make decisions on watershed protection and restoration. | ||
*[https://masterwaterstewards.org/?doing_wp_cron=1548356454.5937039852142333984375 Master Water Stewards] - program that certifies and supports community leaders to install pollution prevention projects that educate community members, reduce pollutants from runoff, and allow more water to soak into the ground. | *[https://masterwaterstewards.org/?doing_wp_cron=1548356454.5937039852142333984375 Master Water Stewards] - program that certifies and supports community leaders to install pollution prevention projects that educate community members, reduce pollutants from runoff, and allow more water to soak into the ground. | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 2 April 2019
Programs
- Adopt-a-drain program - asks residents to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution (for Metro Area & Rochester only).
- Citizen water monitoring - volunteers measure the water clarity of lakes and streams, and the MPCA uses that valuable data to make decisions on watershed protection and restoration.
- Master Water Stewards - program that certifies and supports community leaders to install pollution prevention projects that educate community members, reduce pollutants from runoff, and allow more water to soak into the ground.