Community groups invited to participate in the Yellow Fish Road™ program to help promote a healthy environment

NVCA News release –September 13, 2012

Families, student groups and other youth organizations are needed to participate in Yellow Fish Road™, an environmental education program for young Canadians. The program is offered by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority in partnership with Trout Unlimited Canada, and runs through November 2012.

Participants locate storm drains in their neighbourhood and paint yellow fish symbols next to them. The fish act as a reminder that everything that goes down a storm drain flows untreated into the local water body, where it can harm fish and wildlife and affect the quality of drinking water. Door hangers are then distributed to residents to explain the fish symbols and raise awareness about preventing water pollution.

The program is free, and participants are provided with all necessary materials as well as a step-by-step guide and an optional presentation on water quality.

“This is an excellent opportunity for day camps, schools, Scouts, Guides and other community groups to get involved in learning about and preventing water pollution,” says Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters Program Coordinator at the NVCA. “This is important because urban areas contribute garbage, dirt, oil, gravel, salt, animal droppings and fertilizers into local waterways, but with some care we can all work towards cleaner waters.”

To find out more or book an outing, contact Sam Verni or Shannon Stephens at the NVCA at 705-424-1479.