This month we are spotlighting Birdsong Brewing Co. as the Volunteer of the Month for September! The staff and patrons of Birdsong Brewing have participated in the Adopt-A-Stream Program since 2016. Since then they have diverted an estimated 13,570 lbs of trash from Little Sugar Creek! Thank you all so much for your dedication to clean streams!

The Adopt-A-Stream program is a great opportunity to get your group involved in improving the health of streams and keeping an eye out for potential surface water pollution. While there are many volunteer groups working hard and collecting tons of trash from streams each year, there are still many stream segments available for adoption all around the county. Many segments along Ramah, Clarke, Long, Clear, and Coffey Creek are available and in need of some TLC. If you would like to see what other segments are available near you, check out our Adopt-A-Stream Map and visit us at our Volunteer page to find out how to get involved.

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).