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Don’t Let Leaves Clog the Flow: Help Keep Fallen Leaves Out of the Streets and Storm Drains

Don’t Let Leaves Clog the Flow: Help Keep Fallen Leaves Out of the Streets and Storm Drains

Oct 9, 2025 | Blog, Fresh Water Ponds & Lakes, Stormwater, Water Quality

Autumn is beautiful—crimson, gold, and rust-colored leaves carpet lawns and roadsides. But as picturesque as leaf litter may seem, it poses a serious threat when it ends up in our streets and storm drains. Here’s why it’s worth taking a few extra minutes to keep...

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