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• <br />• <br />®$e <br />Storm drains are located throughout the <br />Minnesota River watershed's cities and <br />towns. When it rains, the water that runs <br />along the gutters on your street "disap- <br />pears' down the storm drains. <br />Have you ever stopped to wonder where <br />all the water goes? It does not go to the <br />municipal wastewater plant for treatment <br />and cleanup. Whatever is dumped into <br />storm drains ends up in the rivers, lakes, <br />wetlands or groundwaters untreated. You <br />can help clean up by stenciling the words <br />"DliMP NO WASTE" on curbs near storm <br />drains in your area. This message will <br />_ .. __ _ <br />;.. <br />- remind members of your community that <br />nothing but rainwater should enter the <br />storm drains. <br />We are asking individuals and groups to <br />help spread the wrord. Storm drains are <br />not trash cans. <br />OCe 11I'~ <br />After obtaining city council approval: <br />Part I: Prior to Painting <br />Contact all sources of media with a press <br />release and appoint a spokesperson to <br />conduct interviews and provide explana- <br />tio ns . <br />Contact your city street department with <br />the following information: <br />1. The neighborhood in which you wish to <br />work; <br />2. Who is doing the project; and <br />3. Who will provide supervision. <br />Part II: Painting <br />A. Preparation <br />1. Remove debris and dirt from the curb <br />and sweep the area where the stencil is to <br />be placed. If necessary, cut turf away from <br />the curb. <br />2. Place stencil on the curb ne:~t to the <br />drain, positioned for an overhead view. <br />3. Hold stencil in place. Dab (do not use <br />brushing motion) on paint with brush or <br />use a paint roller to apply. <br />4. Reposition for a side view on the curb <br />and repeat steps. <br />B. Cleanup <br />1. Be sure not to leave any debris behind. <br />2. Soak stencils in water; remove as much <br />paint as possible. <br />