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Students
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Making a commitment to change at least one habit that contributes to stormwater pollution can result in benefits to our water resources that will be shared by the NVCC community and the
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Northern Virginia community has a whole.
We hope that you will implement the suggestions offered!
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- Place litter, including cigarette butts, in trash receptacles. Never throw litter in streets or down storm drains.
- Make use of on grounds recycling programs.
- Report leaking faucets or running toilets to maintenance staff. Decreasing water usage, you can help prevent the sewer system from overloading and contaminating ground water and surface water.
- Get involved in the planning and zoning process in your community. That's where the decisions are made that shape the course of development and the future quality of our environment.
- Regular tune-ups and inspections can help keep automotive waste and byproducts from contaminating runoff.
- Participate in clean-up activities on campus and in the surrounding community.
- Write or call your elected representatives to inform them about your concerns and encourage legislation to protect water resources.
- Get involved in local planning and zoning decisions and encourage your local officials to develop erosion and sediment control ordinances.
- Form student groups to promote environmental education. Help educate people in your the college and surrounding community about ways in which they can help protect water quality.
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