Transcript of Stormwater Pollution Prevention:

   If stormwater pollution was a rubber duckie it wouldn't matter what went down the drain. But it does. Because stormwater pollution is not rubber duckies. It is trash, oil, cigarette butts and pet waste going untreated to the sea. That's not good for any of us because we all live downstream. Clean water. It means quality of life.

Transcript of Litter PSA:

   Fade Up: Ext. Day. Water rushing into storm drain. Picture boxes of: Guy throws fast food wrapper on the ground. Newspaper, Styrofoam cup, Cigarettes, Litter. Boxes slide from right to left and go slip the storm drain. Crane picking up litter out of bay. Cut to: guy doing the right thing by throwing cup away. Waterway shot. Blue screen with Stormwater information on it including logo, website and telephone number. (Nats sound of water going into storm drain). (Narration) "Storm drains are NOT sewers." "Whether it's fast food wrappers..." "newspapers..." "Styrofoam cups..." "Cigarette butts..." "or any other trash..." "If it starts in your gutter..." "...it ends up in the surf" "Throw your trash in a trashcan and keep our streets and waterways clean." "Remember... the ocean begins at your front door."

Transcript of General Pollutant PSA:

   Fade Up: Ext. Day. Water rushing into storm drain. Picture boxes of: Guy throws soda cup out window. Oil change in street. Guy hoses driveway. Guy walks dog. Guy washes car in street. Overwatering of lawn. c/u of broom sweeping grass clippings in gutter. Boxes slide from right to left and go slip the storm drain. Crossfade to waves lapping at polluted beach. Cut to: guy doing the right thing by sweeping his gutter in front of home. Blue screen with Stormwater information on it including logo, website and telephone number. (Nats sound of water going into storm drain). (Narration) "Storm drains are NOT sewers." "Whether it's litter..." "Oil from your car..." "leaves and trimmings..." "pet waste..." "soap suds..." "pesticides and fertilizer..." "or grass clippings..." "If it starts in your gutter..." "...it ends up in the surf." "Pick up after yourself and keep pollutants out of the gutter in front of your house." "Remember... the ocean begins at your front door." "This message has been brought to you by the Orange County Stormwater Program."

Transcript of Lawn radio PSA:

   You wouldn't dump fertilizer in the ocean...so why would you let garden chemicals enter the storm drains? When you use fertilizer or pesticides, you might be helping your lawn but hurting the environment. Water from rain, hoses or sprinklers can carry excess chemicals off your lawn and into storm drains. This water then flows untreated into our creeks, streams, harbors and the ocean. Help protect the environment by carefully following directions and not using more fertilizer or pesticide than you need. Don't use the products when rain is predicted within 48 hours. Water your lawn by hand, or adjust sprinklers to avoid over-watering. If any water flows off your lawn, you're using too much! Most importantly, never let any chemicals, lawn clippings or excess water enter the storm drains! Remember the Ocean begins at your front door. This message has been brought to you by The Orange County Stormwater Program. For more information, visit www.ocwatersheds.com. That's www.ocwatersheds.com.

Transcript of Carwash radio PSA:

   You wouldn't wash your car in the ocean... so why would you let your soap, grease and dirty water enter the storm drains? When you wash your car at home, the water you use can flow off your driveway and into the street, picking up dirt, chemicals and trash along the way. Then this water runs into storm drains, where it flows untreated into our creeks, streams, harbors and the ocean. Help protect the environment by using commercial car washes. If you must wash your car at home, use a nozzle to turn off the water when you're not using the hose. Use biodegradable soap, and wash your car on grass or gravel to help absorb the water. Most importantly, never let any trash, cleaning products or washwater enter the storm drains! Remember the Ocean begins at your front door. This message has been brought to you by The Orange County Stormwater Program. For more information, visit www.ocwatersheds.com. That's www.ocwatersheds.com.

Transcript of Pet Waste radio PSA:

   You wouldn't let your dog use the ocean for a bathroom... so why would you let its waste enter the storm drains? If you don't pick up after your pet, rainwater and water from people's yards can wash the waste into gutters and storm drains. The polluted water and waste then flow untreated into our creeks, streams, harbors and the ocean. Help protect the environment by picking up after your pet and throwing its waste in the garbage or toilet. Bathe your pets indoors or have them professionally groomed. If you must wash your pet outside, wash them on your lawn or another absorbent surface to help collect the washwater. Most importantly, never let any pet waste, cleansers or washwater enter the storm drains! Remember the Ocean begins at your front door. This message has been brought to you by The Orange County Stormwater Program. For more information, visit www.ocwatersheds.com. That's www.ocwatersheds.com.

Transcript of Oil radio PSA:

   You wouldn't dump oil into the ocean...so why would you let your car drain oil near storm drains? When your car leaks oil onto the street or your driveway, rain and other water can wash the oil into the storm drains. The oil and polluted water then flow untreated into our creeks, streams, harbors and the ocean. Help protect the environment by repairing your car's leaks. Never rinse a spill with water! Use paper towels, cat litter or another absorbent material to soak up spills, then sweep up and take to a used oil collection center. Call the Used Oil Recycling Program at 1-800-CLEANUP or visit www.1800CLEANUP.org for locations. Most importantly, never let any oil or other car products enter the storm drains! Remember the Ocean begins at your front door. This message has been brought to you by The Orange County Stormwater Program. For more information, visit www.ocwatersheds.com. That's www.ocwatersheds.com.

Transcript of Stormwater Radio PSA 2005:

   (Instrumental Background Music) (Nats Sound of water flowing into storm drain) Storm Drains, which are located in the gutters of your neighborhood streets, are not sewers. Anything that goes into the storm drain goes straight to our ocean. That's why it's so important to keep pollutants out of our storm drain.(Nats sound of oil dripping) Recycle your used motor oil – never pour it down the storm drain. (Nats sound of paper being crumpled and tossed out) Don't Litter. – Throwing trash on the street or sidewalk is the same as throwing it right on the beach. And speaking of messes, bring a plastic bag with you when you walk your pet. (Nats sound of dog barking) Dogs don't pick up after themselves... make sure you do it for them. (Nats sound of sprinklers) And don't over water – it's a waste of water and money, and the excess water will just wash down the storm drain picking up pollutants along the way. Remember... If it starts on the turf... (Nats sound of surf crashing) It ends up in the surf. The Ocean begins at your front door. For more information, visit our website www.ocwatersheds.com. This Public Service Announcement is brought to you by the Orange County Stormwater Program.

Posters

The Orange County Stormwater Program has three business specific educational posters available for download and distribution. These provide Best Management Practices guidelines for the Food & Restaurant Industry, the Auto Repair Industry, and Gas Station Operating Practices.

Magnets

Keep the Storm Drains Clean for those Downstream

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