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Beargrass Creek page 24
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Assuring Safe Human Contact
How swimmable streams are Measured by amount of pollutants in water
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Impervious Surfaces: When it rains it pours
BGC urbanized so more concrete Increase runoff increases pollution decreases oxygen available decrease life and biodiversity
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Supporting Aquatic Health
Clean water supports diversity of plants, animals, and food/water for humans Increase concrete decrease trees increase temperature of stream decrease oxygen and life
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Runoff Responsible for Fish Decline
Stormwater runoff carries animal wastes, fertilizers, motor oil, road salt, sediments Overall health of BGC is poor – do not eat fish
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Creekside buffers: We need more
Natural buffers to protect water quality, filter pollutants, decrease water temperature, control runoff Plant native species only!
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Reclaiming the Floodplain
Floodplains hold lots of water during heavy rain Filter pollutants and sediments Become parks, transportation, biking and walking trails
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Do your part: you can make a difference
Plant a rain garden Speak up Reduce your waste
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