Adopt-A-Stream: Involves citizen groups in stream clean up efforts by allowing them to adopt a section of stream that they walk at a minimum of twice a year to remove trash and identify illicit discharges that are referred to staff for elimination.
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A sign indicating the name of the adoption group is erected at the nearest street crossing. The program has been in effect since 1991.veiw Program statistics.
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Big Sweep: Involves citizens in an annual fall clean up event for the removal of trash from streams and lakes, which is conducted as part of the statewide "Involves citizens in an annual fall clean up event for the removal of trash from streams and lakes, which is conducted as part of the statewide "
Big Sweep" campaign. The event is held the first Saturday of October every year.
Report Pollution Hotline: Citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County may report pollution in creeks, streams or lakes, 24 hours a day at the designated number during business hours and 911 during non-business hours.
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Storm Drain Marking: Involving volunteers in the placement of decals. on storm drain hoods with the message "Do Not Dump – Drains To Creek." This volunteer program has been effect since 1994. Current statistics of program.
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