Volunteers Needed For Storm Drain Stewards Project Saturday, October 15th
May 3, 2022 – Dickinson, TX - The City of Dickinson is partnering with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to offer a free storm drain steward workshop and volunteer project Saturday, October 15th, at City Hall from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
The purpose of the workshop and project is to educate residents about how the small actions we take every day can significantly impact our bayous. This will allow residents to learn how they are connected to the water near their homes and how they can be good stewards of Dickinson Bayou.
“Dickinson Bayou is a big part of what makes the city special," said Chariss York, resident and Program Director for Green Infrastructure and Stormwater over Texas Community Watershed Partners with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. "As residents, it’s important that we recognize the value of the Bayou and try to take steps in our own lives to protect it.
Participants will spend the first hour of the program in a workshop held in Council Chambers. They will view a presentation made by local experts that focuses on water quality and pollution concerns and things they can do at home to help keep our bayou fishable and swimmable.
Once they've learned about the impact residents can have on water quality, they will put that knowledge into action by going out in the community and placing markers on the storm drains. The markers are eye-catching placards that will stay affixed to the storm drains for up to 10 years and are a bright reminder that anything placed down the storm drain goes "straight to waterways.”
"Educating our citizens about the small things they can do to protect our waterways is critical," said City Manager Theo Melancon. "This workshop is just the first step in a robust public outreach regarding stormwater, and we look forward to working with the community to improve our greatest asset, Dickinson Bayou."
WANT TO JOIN IN THE FUN?
This opportunity will be held on October 15th in Council Chambers at City Hall at 4403 Hwy 3, Dickinson, TX 77539. The workshop will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Residents will then be given the materials to mark the storm drains and a map of locations and sent out into the community. You can register to participate by filling out the form below: