'Adopt a storm drain near you' campaign underway to clear them of debris
By Carol Britton Meyer. The WaterSmart campaign encourages Hingham residents to clear storm drains of debris during October.
WaterSmart is a nonprofit partnership between the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and 12 South Shore towns, including Hingham, Cohasset, Hull, Hanover, Scituate, Weymouth, and Norwell.
Fall leaves raked or blown into the street can get into storm drains and cause flooding and affect water quality.
- Deteriorating leaves add phosphorus to water bodies, polluting local waters.
- Raking leaves into gardens, flower beds, and out of the way areas helps small animals, bees, and butterflies overwinter.
Author's summary: Hingham launches a campaign to clear storm drains.
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