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The Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority announces a sticker and bookmark design contest open to all Cherokee County kids ages 18 and younger.
There will be two (2) $50 prizes for the winning design to be put on a sticker and bookmark. The design should reflect a water quality/conservation theme. For more information on the requirements
and submission, please click here.
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The need for water is becoming a serious issue in today's world of drought and population increase.
Water restrictions make it difficult to maintain green yards. Collecting stormwater runoff from our roofs is a natural
Master Gardeners/Cherokee Co. Cooperative Extension Service
August:
Learn traditional composting methods and how friendly earthworms can help, too!
August 8 at the Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
For more details, click here
or visit http://www.ugaextension.com/cherokee/.
Win a Free Rain Barrel!
The new ‘Clean Water Challenge’ has been posted on the Cherokee Co Extension Service website to win FREE
Stormdrain Stenciling
In November 2008, nine Girl Scouts from Troop 2199,
Modesto Service Unit, participated in Cherokee County’s stormdrain
stenciling program by stenciling 90 stormdrains. Teams of three Girl Scouts and one
adult stenciled for 2 ½ hours in both of the Hillcrest
And the winner is...
The 2008 Clean Water Campaign/Water Use It Wisely
Essay contest winner for Cherokee County is Jessica Mandel,
6th grader at Little River Elementary School, with her essay entitled "Clean
Water For All." Cherokee County Commissioner Jim Hubbard presented Jessica with the
award on Monday, November 17, 2008.
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The 7th Annual Etowah River Clean-Up
and the 10th Annual Hickory Flat Clean-up and the 6th Annual Little
River Clean-Up
Check out the information on this website below and these links to other websites to learn how: Is Your Yard as Green as You Think? Fascinating Non-Point Source Pollution Facts (PDF) Composting, Grass cycling, and Mulching at Home (PowerPoint) For more information, visit the Clean Water Campaign
Now what do I do with this old can of paint? ...or used motor oil, or batteries, or other Hazardous Materials. Click Here to find out how and where to dispose of Hazardous Materials.
I didn't know that could be recycled!! Used Motor Oil Used Oil Filters Brake Fluid Transmission Fluid Antifreeze Car Batteries For the location nearest you, visit www.earth911.org/recycling and enter the type of hazardous material and your zip code at the top of the page. Or call 1-800-CLEANUP
Pump It Out! ... every 3-5 years Click Here to view a brochure on Septic Tank Maintenance.
Water Saver Home describes itself as a virtual encyclopedia of water saving tips.
Great tips on water conservation and steps you can take around your house to reduce waste. Provides users with all the latest information and updates on the drought situation in Georgia. Visit here for information on watering restrictions, current conditions, climatological data, and tips for using less water.
EPA Construction Site
Stormwater Runoff Control Comprehensive Watershed Study
Those involved in the business of water resources planning are keenly
aware that ecosystem deterioration,
Furthermore, continued reliance on this critical water resource is intricately tied to the ability of local citizens, businesses, interest groups, and government agencies to develop mutually agreeable and realistic approaches to managing the resources. Development and subsequent implementation of this project make certain that problems are solved at the watershed level.
For more details, please visit: http://la-uewatershed.com/
Other Great Resources for engaging your students in Language Arts and Science:
Fun resource for kids activities - for kids & teachers.
SCIENCE WORKSHOP for Elementary Classrooms Be A Solution to Water Pollution! - Grades Level: 3rd-6th Students learn about the water cycle while learning the harmful effect that pollution has on our rivers, lakes, and streams. This is a Be A Solution; Enviroscape Activity. Cherokee County has an Enviroscape Model that can be used for interactive classroom demonstrations and games. For more information contact Marjorie Hicks, Stormwater Coordinator for more information: mhicks@cherokeega.com. FUN OUTDOOR GAMES: Keep Streams Clean - Scoop the Poop Game An interactive relay race where contestants compete to scoop the poop. Keep Streams Clean - Trash Relay Game An interactive relay race where contestants compete to pick up littler.
Georgia Stormwater Management Manual
Stormwater Quality Site Development Review Tool (Excel File)
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