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With the new school year right around the corner, check out all the opportunities we have for students to get a head start on those volunteer hours!

For the August Volunteer Spotlight, we’d like to highlight The Clean Water Council at Northwest School of the Arts for their Volunteer Monitoring initiatives this summer! Students within the Clean Water Council raised funds for their own equipment to monitor a stream near their home. They looked at temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and E. coli to better understand how streams behave and change in different conditions. These dedicated students and their advising teacher, Mr. Vitale, organized training, sampling methods, and a data reporting system to structure their study. We’re excited to see all the great things that come from these future leaders! Great job leading the way, Clean Water Council.

Community service is often an important part of clubs such as the National Honor Society, Beta Club, and IB programs! Volunteering with us is a great way to make an impact in your community while also fulfilling some of these volunteer hours needed to participate in these great organizations! There are many ways to volunteer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. We host at least two volunteer events each month, or you can participate in our other programs such as Adopt-A-Stream, Volunteer Monitoring, Storm Drain Marking, Adopt-A-Drain, and Tree Maintenance! Check out our Volunteer Page to learn about how you or your team can get involved, or email STW-Volunteers@MeckNC.gov.

Bacteria and other components of pet waste can throw off the natural balance of our streams and harm aquatic life. Be sure to always pick up after your pets, whether it’s in our parks, on the streets, or in your backyard! Scoop the poop! Bag it and trash it!

Many of us are out enjoying our lakes around the county, and it’s important to know that the waters are safe for contact. Orange water could indicate excess sediment, gray water could indicate sewage contamination, and green water could indicate a harmful algal bloom. If you come across any discolored water, please report it to 311. Always remember to wait 72 hours after a rain event to engage in water recreation in our coves. If you would like to be notified of any swim advisories in our area, text MECKNOSWIM to 888-777 to get them sent straight to your phone. We will also be posting updates all summer long on our social media pages (@StormWaterCM).

Visit StormWater.CharMeck.org for more information about stormwater pollution prevention, projects, volunteer programs, and much more!

Notice of Accommodations

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. To make a reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email StormWaterServicesInfo@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-4456.

La Ciudad de Charlotte se compromete a que sus servicios y programas sean accesibles para todos. Para solicitar un formato alternativo o servicios de acceso en su idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a StormWaterServicesInfo@charlottenc.gov o llame a 704-336-4456.

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