Storm Drain Emblems
By marking the storm drain inlets with the below message it reminds us that our actions on land have a connection to water. The groundwater in Marina can be harmed by motor oil, antifreeze, trash, chemicals, detergents, pet waste, fertilizers, and pesticides that are left on the ground or that get washed into the storm drains. The storm drains in Marina lead to percolation ponds where pollutants can leech into the groundwater. Trash from beaches can become marine debris which can kill endangered sea animals. Plastic bags floating in the ocean are mistaken for jellyfish and ingested by sea turtles, dolphins, and even whales which can kill them.