How you can help
Around The House
Around The House
Reduce your use of household hazardous products (e.g. solvents, harsh cleaners). Do not dispose of them in storm drains. Take them to recycling or collection centres.
Where appropriate, redirect roof drains or downspouts over lawns instead of directly into storm drains.
If you have oil heating, check fuel storage tanks for leaks and replace or repair where necessary.
Pave as little of your property as possible. Use gravel or paving stones instead of concrete or asphalt, to help slow stormwater runoff.
Where appropriate, redirect roof drains or downspouts over lawns instead of directly into storm drains.
If you have oil heating, check fuel storage tanks for leaks and replace or repair where necessary.
Pave as little of your property as possible. Use gravel or paving stones instead of concrete or asphalt, to help slow stormwater runoff.
Around The Garage
Around The Garage
Check and repair automobile fuel and fluid systems. Fix any leaks immediately.
Recycle used oil, antifreeze and paints by taking them to collection facilities. Do not dump into storm drains.
Wash your car over gravel or lawn so that the soapy water and debris soaks into the ground instead of flowing directly into storm drains and into the creek. Use mild phosphate-free soap
Recycle used oil, antifreeze and paints by taking them to collection facilities. Do not dump into storm drains.
Wash your car over gravel or lawn so that the soapy water and debris soaks into the ground instead of flowing directly into storm drains and into the creek. Use mild phosphate-free soap
Around Your Neighbourhood
Around Your Neighbourhood
Support local community and stream stewardship groups and restoration efforts.
Encourage land protection and acquisition of community greenspace, especially in those areas adjacent to the creek.
Involve youth and support stream stewardship programs in local schools.
Encourage land protection and acquisition of community greenspace, especially in those areas adjacent to the creek.
Involve youth and support stream stewardship programs in local schools.
In the Capital Region
In the Capital Region
Encourage local and regional governments to implement the Bowker Creek Blueprint
Have you been to a community meeting, spoken at a public forum or written a letter lately? Help guide your municipal representatives in local land use decisions by taking a few minutes to let them know. If you have any questions or comments on some of the projects that are happening please contact us.