Stormwater: Claudia Dresdner & Rachael Winter

For our project we researched all about stormwater. We learned about the harmful effects of stormwater and how we can control the harm to our environment by recycling or properly disposing of household products that contain pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers. We were surprised to learn that stormwater could cause so much damage to our environment. It can cause down stream flooding, storm bank erosion, and habitat destruction. Lastly, we learned Highland Parks own plan for managing stormwater and the different steps stormwater goes through. Highland Parks program identified seven priority area that needs significant reduction of inflow and infiltration into the city's sanitary sewer system; Highlands, Ravina, Ridgewood, Sherwood forest, southwest, sunset woods, and Trail way. We enjoyed learning about stormwater and what we can do to help protect our environment from it.