SLCo Stormwater Coalition Communications
Content for Municipal Newsletter Articles
Let’s Spread the word about E.coli!
SLCo Stormwater Coalition E.coli webpage
Tip Sheet: How to E.Coli Infection Prevention (EPA)
SLC Tribune Article: Is it Safe for Utah Kids to Play in Sprinkler Water (Andrew Larsen)
Article: Bacteria and E.coli in Water
Article: The Jordan River and E.coli
Don’t Feed Ducks & Geese Near Waterbodies!
Public Health Impacts of Feeding Ducks and Geese (National Wildlife Federation)
Waterfowl and Water Quality (National Environmental Education Foundation)
Pet Waste, Stormwater Quality, E.Coli infection Prevention
Article: Scoop The Poop- Protecting Salt Lake County’s Waterways
Article: Pet Waste- Protect Waterways for Everyone
Article: Why is Pet Waste Such a Big Deal?
Article: Pick Up After Your Pet: It’s Polite AND Protects the Environment!
Graphic- We <3 Our Dogs, but their poop, not so much!
Podcast Link: UNTREATED: Pet Waste and Our Waterways
Suggested Social Media Post verbiage: Scoop The Poop Posts
Brochure Links:
Salt Lake County: The Real Scoop on Dog Poop
Cottonwood Heights: Pet Waste and Water Quality
West Valley City: Pet Waste and Water Quality
Herriman City: Pet Waste and Water Quality
Municipal Newsletter Editors! Get ready to spread the word about autumn leaf collection and disposal!
Autumn Leaves and Stormwater
Newsletter Article:- Leave the Leaves! Don’t put away the lawnmower just yet!
Newsletter Article:- Preventing Stormwater Pollution from Autumn Leaves in Our City
Newsletter Article: It’s Important to Prevent Fallen Leaves from Clogging Storm Drains
Article: Compost, Mulch, or Bag and Trash Autumn Leaves as They Fall
Detailed Article: USGS Study- The Connection Between Leaf Removal and Water Quality
Article + Infographic: 15 Must-Do’s of Fall Yard Cleanup
Listicle: 10 Things We Can All Do to Prevent Stormwater Pollution
Read a blogpost from EnviroSight: Fall Foliage Fouls Stormwater Runoff
Social Media Posts: Autumn Leaves
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Newsletter suggestions for Planning for spring home improvements/gardens
Article: Spring Garden Planning (Salt Lake County Stormwater Coalition)
Gardening-
Web Article: Gardening to Prevent Stormwater Pollution (Tully Consulting Group)
Web Article: 12 Ways to Prepare for Your Lawn and Garden While it’s Still Cold (FamilyHandyman.com)
Web Article: A Guide to PlanningYour Spring Garden (Happy Sprout)
Spring Garden Preparation Checklist (Wayside Gardens)
10 Easy Steps to Create Gardens in Your Yard for the First Time (Better Homes & Gardens)
Need a Garden Plot? Sign up for the waitlist for any one of many gardens in Salt Lake County from Wasatch Community Gardens
About Rain Gardens and Bioswales- Utah State University Extension
Home Improvement:
Web Article: Be Water Wise in 2023 with Smart Home Improvements (Las Cruces Bulletin)
Blogpost: 5 Home Improvements that Can Promote Water Conservation (Ryan Kh- Catalyst)
Detailed List: 8 Water-Saving Home Renovations (Home Advisor
How Landscaping Choices Affect Water Quality (with Great Graphics!) (National Environmental Education Foundation)
EPA Outreach Materials- Stormwater Smart Campaign
Stormwater Smart Materials How-to Manual (pdf) (7.75 MB)
Increase Awareness of Stormwater Effects
Brochures
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Know What Happens (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (2.48 MB)
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Know What Happens (September 2022) (pdf) (1.17 MB)
Stormwater Flow Infographic
Infographic: Stormwater Flow (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (1.78 MB)
Infographic: Stormwater Flow (September 2022) (jpg)
Social Media Graphics
Social Media: Car Washing (png)
Social Media: Oil and Grease (png)
Social Media: Cigarettes (png)
Social Media: Lawn Chemicals (png)
Promote Practices to Manage Stormwater
Brochures
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Urban Steps (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (2.17 MB)
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Urban Steps (September 2022) (pdf) (1.69 MB)
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Suburban Steps (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx)(2.15 MB)
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Suburban Steps (September 2022) (pdf) (1017.52 KB)
Social Media Graphics
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Chemicals (png)
Social Media: Pick Up After Pets (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Trash (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Sprinklers (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Salt (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Street Sweep (png)
Stormwater Tip Sheets for Business
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Auto Shops (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx)(423.24 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Auto Shops (September 2022) (pdf) (472.78 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Construction Crews (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (512.47 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Construction Crews (September 2022) (pdf) (4.11 MB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Lawn Care (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx)(488.08 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Lawn Care (September 2022) (pdf) (506.36 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Parking Lots (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx)(411.42 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Parking Lots (September 2022) (pdf) (978.06 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Restaurants (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx)(421.37 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Restaurants (September 2022) (pdf) (603.68 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Residents
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Construction for Consumers (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (536.16 KB)
Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business: Construction for Consumers (September 2022) (pdf)(2.89 MB)
Promote Investment in Stormwater Management
Brochures
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Investment (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (3.22 MB)
Stormwater Smart Brochure: Investment (September 2022) (pdf) (2.43 MB)
Stormwater Innovations Infographic
Infographic: Stormwater Innovations (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (2.1 MB)
Infographic_Stormwater Innovations_September 2022 (jpg)
Social Media Graphics
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Bioretention (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Parking Lot (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Permeable Paving (png)
Social Media: Pocket Parks (png)
Stormwater Smart Social Media Graphic: Rain Garden (png)
Social Media: Investment (png)
Presentation for Municipal Officials
Stormwater Smart Presentation for Municipal Officials (September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (10.63 MB)
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General Information:
How to conduct a stormwater outreach campaign in your community + consistent stormwater messaging:
All you need to know about conducting a Stormwater Outreach Campaign (National Stormwater Alliance)
Stormwater- A Call To Action- Combating Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Pollution (Center for American Progress)
Consistent Stormwater Messaging (for your community)
Stormwater Smart Materials How-to Manual (from EPA) (pdf) (7.75 MB)
Listicle: 10 Things We Can All Do to Prevent Stormwater Pollution
TOOLS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS:
PRESENTATION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
Stormwater Smart Presentation for Municipal Officials (Created September 2022) (customizable) (pptx) (10.63 MB)
Drought Information for residents
29 Utah Counties Have Drought Disaster Designation- (Site updates each week)- Drought.gov
Article: Snowstorms have been robust, but Utah is still sitting at average- Experts say we need more snow, and a lot of it- Deseret News- Nov 5, 2022
Utah Drought Story- Farmer Impact- VIDEO- channel 13 Fox News- YouTube
Suggestions for Drought
Article: During a Drought, Little Changes Make a Big Difference
Graphic: Utah Drought Response Tips (English)
Graphic: Utah Drought Response Tips (Spanish)
Utah Drought Monitor- up to date info/graphic of drought conditions in Utah
Quote the NY Times- How Bad Is the Western Drought? Worst in 12 Centuries, Study Finds.
For municipal leaders: Drought Response and Recovery- A Basic Guide for Water Utilities (EPA)
For more information, ideas, and resources , visit slowtheflow.org
Links to general stormwater related articles for your newsletters or online posts:
Food Waste and Composting (short article or post link)
Food Waste and Composting- (DIY and Benefits)
Auto Fluids are Harmful to Water Quality
Spring Yard Care Tips for SLCo Residents
Stormwater Pollution Prevention in Dry Weather
Logos
Salt Lake County Stormwater Logo- Droplet
Salt Lake County Stormwater Coalition Logo- no background
Salt Lake County Stormwater Coalition Logo- Black background
Salt Lake County Stormwater Coalition Logo (Big Droplet)
Salt Lake County Stormwater Seal (3 color round)
Salt Lake County Stormwater Seal (All colors)
Retro Salt Lake County Stormwater Logo- Fish
Managing Stormwater at Home- banner
Managing Stormwater at Home- 5 BMP’s stationery footer
1/3 Page 5 BMP’s for homeowners flyer (for water bill)
We All Live Downstream Banner File (3’ x 8’)
Snow, Ice, and Stormwater Articles
For Residents & Homeowners
Article: How to De-Ice Your Driveway Quickly-(article + 2 infographics (Do’s & Don’ts) from Discount Dumpster
Article: Eco-Friendly Ways to De-ice Your Sidewalk- from Earth911
Article: Melting Snow: It’s Stormwater Too! from Penn State Extension
Article: Stormwater Tip: Keep Ice at Bay with Environmentally Friendly Methods- from PAH20
Article: Avoiding Stormwater Pollution Due to Ice and Snow- from EHS Daily Advisor
Article: Keeping Pets Safe during Winter: The Dangers of Ice Melts- ASPCA
For Municipalities & Commercial Operations:
Brochure: De-Icing Material Application & Storage- from EPA
24” by 36” files for banners of the 2 files below (PDF):
One suggestion for banner printing is AMT Printing- 250 W 2100 So SLC 84115— 801-468-1919
The files below are available as2 sided postcards. If you would like the source files, please email kari@socialmarketingconsultants.co to request which specific postcards you would like.
Event Resources
You can check out display materials for your next community event! Complete this form and send to jmikel@slco.org
Stormwater Media Helps
SLCo Stormwater Coalition Social Media Information
Salt Lake County Stormwater Coalition Website- https://stormwatercoalition.org
Facebook- We All Live Downstream: https://www.facebook.com/WeAllLiveDownstream/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/MrDroplet
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wealllivedownstream/
YouTube- SLCo Stormwater Coalition YouTube Channel
Stormwater Promotional Items- Sources/Vendors and image files
Note: Listing of these vendors should not be inferred as a SL County endorsement of them. The Coalition has used these vendors after reviewing several for pricing, availability of items Coalition wanted to purchase. The Coalition had a good experience with the vendors listed, but no official endorsement should be inferred.
Tote Bags-5 BMP’s for homeowners
Possible Vendor: Custom Earth Promos
1200 NW 17th Ave, Suite 15 Delray Beach, FL 33445
561-327-9010—-
Vinyl Stickers (bumperstickers, etc.)
Possible Vendor: Printrunner.com (online)
1-888-296-5760
Vinyl Banners
Possible Vendor: AMT Printing
801-468-1919 (Chris)