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BWSR N,E. TEL:218-723-4794 Oct 02 96 13:19 No .002 P.03 Stencils for storm drain stenciling should be reusable, flexible, and easy for volunteers to handle. Typical size ranges from 15' x 26" to 24' x 36". Most stencils are made of 10 mil mylar. Although some communities have used cardboard, it isn't as durable or easy to use as mylar, There era many sources for mylar stencils here in Minnesota. The decision on where to get stencils wilt depend on your budget and available local resources. Some county highway departments or high school shop classes have cut customized stencils for Paint the Town campaigns. Check your local options first, Some groups have tried cutting stencils by hand from the kind of mylar used for crafts, but it 1s difficult to cut. smoothly, it's hard to find large enough pieces of the mylar, and the mylar isn't very durable. if you can't find a local option, there are at least three other sources in Minnesota. You may be 'able to borrow customized stencils, you can get them at no charge from the MPCA, or you can have them cut at a company in St. Paul. A fourth option is to order stencils from a fim~ in Seattle. Several communities in Minnesota have already stenciled storm drains and have stencils custom-cut with the names of major rivers and lakes. Coordinators from pilot projects across northern Minnesota. indicated that it was very important to identify the name of the receiving body of water in the slogan {e.g. `Drains to Lake Superior") because volunteers and neighborhood residents reia#e and understand the direct connection better. Stencils identifying the Mississippi, Red, Red Lake, and Sauk rivers and Lake Superior have been cut and may be available on loan. The pilot Pant the Town projects ail used customized stencils from: _.._.,~~.~~rt,.,v.~a.,~ .... _ _........ The company has copies of the stencil design. which includes a fish, waves, and trees, on file. The design is not copyrighted and you may have it changed to include the name of the receving lake or river for your project, These stencils were either 18" x 27" or 24` x 36". The larger ones were a bit more difficult for volunteers to manage, but the painted slogan was often clearer. The complex design, large size, and specific name meant these stencils were costly -- each was about $130. If your budget is limited or you want many stencils, they are available at no Charge from the MPCA: - -.,____... T These are 15' x 26° (with a 9" x 21" image area). These mylar stencifs include a fish design and say either 'Dump No Waste, Drains to Lake' or "Dump No Waste, Drains to River.` Although they do not include the specific name of the receiving water body, they can really give your program a boost, especially if you have a limited budget. They can be combined with a few stencils that do identify the lake or river and can be used in areas where storm drains hav® several outlets and specific names are not appropriate. A company in Seattle offers !ow cost stencils purchased in lots of at least 25 ($10.25 each for 25 down to $2.50 for 5000). These mylar stencils include a fish and a generic message, `Don't Dump, Drains to ...". The company will custom•cut stencils, but the cost will be higher.