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05/13/2026

PSA: Grass clippings don't belong on the street, sidewalk or in the storm drain.

When rain washes them into storm drains, they break down and release nutrients that fuel algae growth in our local streams and the Ohio River.

Another thing to check: Your city or county may already have rules about clippings and yard debris. A quick search for your municipality's yard waste ordinance could save you a headache (and a fine).

View more tips here: https://www.sd1.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/275

05/11/2026

Think you missed out on our rain barrel auction? Think again! We have reopened an auction for the beautiful "Colorful Flight" barrel. The auction ends on 5/17 at 10 a.m. You can bid online at www.savelocalwaters.org

05/08/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

No one at SD1 knows how much teachers do better than our Education Specialist, Katrina Harney. She works with educators across the region to help students understand how their choices affect the creeks and rivers in our neighborhoods.

This school year: 1,474 students completed SD1's environmental education program, and testing showed a 31% increase in stormwater knowledge.

Teachers incorporate this curriculum during an already busy school year, helping their schools earn a stormwater bill credit while teaching students another way to care for their community.

Thank you to all the teachers who make room for these important topics!

05/06/2026

What’s on the street doesn’t just disappear… it can end up in your local creek.

Storm drains aren’t filters. Most lead straight to the nearest waterway, not a treatment plant. And even in combined-sewer areas, heavy rain can overwhelm the system and send untreated water out anyway.

That's why keeping litter off your street actually matters for the river.

See how SD1 is tackling overflows in Northern Kentucky: https://www.sd1.org/647/Clean-H2O40

05/05/2026

Thinking about adopting a pet this May?

We're partnering with Kenton County Animal Services to help you start off on the right paw. Adopt or foster in May and receive a free starter kit from SD1 with essentials like pet waste bags, a dispenser and a few extras to make picking up after your pet easier from day one.

It's a simple way to care for your new best friend and the environment.

Share this post to help spread the word. The more people who see it, the more animals find their second chance.

Find available pets and learn more: sd1.org/animalshelters

05/01/2026

Splash won't make it to the course this weekend… but he’d be cheering like this if he could 🐷

Good luck to all the local and visiting participants in the Flying Pig!

We're cheering on SD1's Jared Ison in tomorrow's 5K 👏

Tag someone you’re proud of for taking on the miles and making waves out there 👇

04/29/2026

Did you know your storm drain has a secret identity?

Well, maybe not a secret idenity, exactly, but it is doing a lot more beyond the curb than most people realize.

Unlike wastewater, stormwater doesn’t get cleaned or filtered before it reaches nearby waterways. Storm drains move water off your street straight to the nearest creek or river.

That means if there’s pollution on the street, rainwater carries it directly into local waterways. And if the drain is blocked? Water has nowhere to go, and street flooding becomes a bigger issue.

The system starts at the curb, and it works best when everyone does their part. Before the next storm, check your storm drain.

Learn what to look for and how to help: https://www.sd1.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/275

04/27/2026

FREE summer day camp for young explorers.
Become a Stream Detective for the day.

July 20 | 10 AM–12 PM
Ft. Wright, KY
Ages 9–15 (Campbell, Kenton and Boone Counties)

Explore Banklick Creek, find macroinvertebrates, test water quality and learn how to protect local waterways.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sd1-stream-detectives-summer-day-camp-tickets-1986083558387

04/24/2026

Want to help protect Northern Kentucky waterways this Earth Month?

Through SD1's Save-a-Stream program, you can mark a storm drain with clear signage that reminds others where it leads. Across Northern Kentucky, there are more than 25,000 storm drains, each one connected to a local waterway. Most of them are unmarked.

How it works: You pick the spot, we provide the materials, and one more storm drain gets a few more people looking out for it.

Last year, volunteers marked 178 drains. This year, yours could be next. Learn more at https://www.sd1.org/206/Storm-Drain-Marking-Volunteer-Program.

04/23/2026

Congratulations on such a great turnout! SD1 was thrilled to be a part of it.

TradesNKY is celebrating more than 1,000 students connected to career opportunities at SkillUp last week.

We are so proud of our region and the strong partnerships between educators, industry leaders and the community. Events like SkillUp are opening doors, changing perceptions and helping students see the value of the skilled trades.

04/23/2026

Time is running out. Our Rain Barrel Auction ends tomorrow at 10 a.m. Place your last-minute bids or buy a raffle ticket here. https://www.savelocalwaters.org/auction.html