Are you a do-it-yourself oil changer? Make sure to bring the used motor oil to a local service or auto parts store. Remember, water in storm drains isn't treated; it flows directly into our rivers, beaches, and bays, and if it's full of oil.
(more tips)When it rains it pours...pollution, that is. With every rain, pollution flows to the ocean and rivers. The good news is that we can solve this problem. And you can help.
Polluted stormwater is a major public health threat to our coastal waters, closings beaches and shellfish beds and harming shellfish, birds and mammals.
Collectively, Massachusetts citizens can stop the pollution that goes into storm drains and to Massachusetts Bays. This site serves as a central resource to help Massachusetts’ citizens, companies and organizations to think critically about their impact on our rivers, beaches and bays. Think Blue, Massachusetts!