  IN MOST MUNICIPALITIES, storm drains flow directly into the local waterbody without being treated. Almost anything other than clean rainwater is harmful to fish and other aquatic life. This includes soap used to wash cars, excess fertilizer from lawns, dirt and oil from driveways, and construction materials. All these materials can have an impact on aquatic plants, insects, fish and animals, as well as the humans that depend on the local waterbody.
THE YELLOW FISH ROAD™ PROGRAM has proven to be a huge success in getting Canada’s youth involved in coldwater conservation. Yellow Fish Road™ volunteers paint yellow fish symbols next to storm drains and distribute fish-shaped brochures to nearby households, to remind people that anything that enters the storm drain system ends up in the local waterbody — affecting fish and fish habitat.
Since 1991, thousands of young Canadians have learned about their watersheds, the impact pollution has on the health of their community and the need to protect it.
 Following on the great success of previous years, 2008 saw YFR activity in more municipalities and provinces than ever before. YFR reached 76 municipalities in nine provinces. In total, 368 groups, 1,619 adults and 8,270 children painted 10,449 storm drains, reaching 44,212 households! Over two dozen partner organizations help to deliver the program regionally, in Ontario, Alberta, British Colombia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec. TUC YFR staff in the Edmonton, Calgary, and Guelph areas offer engaging school workshops that address the impacts of non-point source pollution and what we can all do to help.
For more information on Yellow Fish Road™ contact TUC, or visit the Yellow Fish Road™ web site at www.yellowfishroad.org.
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Yellow Fish Road™ Supporters 2008
Century Vallen
Green Street
City of Calgary Water Resources
Gov. of Alberta Summer Temporary Employment program
TD Friends of the Environment
Guelph Environmental Leadership
ICI Canada, Canadian Car Wash Association
Thurber Mgmt. Ltd.
SamEng. Inc.
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