Press release:
The Oatka Creek Watershed Committee Inc. (OCWC) is indebted to the Victor L. Blood and Maudaline L. Blood Charitable Foundation Inc. for its generous support for our Storm Drain Marking Project in the Village of Le Roy.
Over the years of meeting and working with the community of Le Roy, we have heard so many stories and found memories of the creek. Anyone can see why this place holds a very special place in the hearts of the residents.
The committee is currently working to complete the marking of storm drains in the village that run directly to the creek. Storm-water runoff is a leading cause of water pollution. We will be securing metal medallions that have sayings like “No Dumping” and “Drains to Creek” on them. Last year, more than 100 markers were installed. This year, we are hoping to mark 400!
Come and help OCWC finish installing markers on storm drains around the Village! It’s fun and easy, and helps remind folks that what goes down the drain, ends up in the Oatka Creek.
We will be meeting April 15 – the Saturday right before Easter – at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot behind the Le Roy United Methodist Church (off Trigon Park). We will be working until noon. We have all the supplies, so just bring yourself and wear comfortable shoes.
Rain Date: April 29th -- same time/same place.
If you can lend a hand, give Pete a call at 585.538.2223 or email him at lent@frontiernet.net
