Challenge 2!

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for everyone's support for Challenge 1: Land!
Now we're moving on to Challenge 2: Water. We'll be addressing the problem of polluted storm water runoff.

Fun Fact #1:
Did you know that all storm drains go DIRECTLY to the lakes and rivers? So all that dog-poo you leave there gets washed into your drinking water. It all comes back to you.

Fun Fact #2:
Okay, so it's not really a fact, but What do you think is the #1 pollutant in our rivers and streams today?

Got your answer?
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The answer is SEDIMENT! Betcha didn't know that [unless you learned that before]!

Most of the sediment pollution comes from construction sites, which have giant dirt piles that easily get washed away when it rains.

Fun Fact #3:
Did you know that the Neuse River Basin is one of the most endangered rivers in the entire United States? It's so polluted with sediment that nothing really lives in it.

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So we've been bombarding you with crazy depressing [but true] facts, what can you do about it?
1. Clean up a river! Adopt a stream.
2. Tell everyone you know!
3. Don't dump stuff down storm drains. They don't get treated by a water treatment plant like most people think
4. Stay tuned to our blog to stay updated on what you can do and participate in!

—Jaz