Halton Hills Newspapers

Halton Hills This Week (Georgetown, ON), 28 July 1993, p. 3

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A major pollution preven- * tion initiative was launched Sunday in Georgetown by _ Trout Unlimited Canada and volunteers from Izaak Fly Fishermen’s Club. Officially called the Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Marking Program, volunteers paint yellow fish symbols near storm drains in their neighbor- hoods and distribute informa- tion to discourage indiscrimi- nate dumping of hazardous ae chemicals in these shy people do not realize that most storm drains flow directly into our rivers and lakes and as a result, they pour toxic materials such as paint, oil, antifreeze, pesticides and ecleaning agents down the drains,” says Monique Koehli, Coordinator of the SDMP for Assic Alert Abused and afraid? You are not alone. If you are a victim of wife assault you should know that there is help available. Halton ‘Women’s Place provides you and your children with a temporary home for a few days or up to six weeks. Halton Women’s Place is a non-judgmental, safe envi- ronment. The location is pri- vate and anonymous. While there, you can evaluate your situation and be encouraged and supported in whatever course you choose to take. Are you staying in your marital home or in an abu- sive relationship? Staff will offer support, counsel and ~eprovide you with informa- tion. Halton Women’s Place crisis line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staff will offer support, counseling and information confidentially over the phone. The crisis line phone num- ber is 878-8555; the business number is 878-7757. Remember: You need to be informed, relaxed and give yourself the time to think about all your options. You are not alone and there is help available for you and your children. O HIBA the Credit Valley Watershed. The yellow fish symbol serves to remind people that what goes into street storm drains can end up in our waterways and cause harm to human health and wildlife, she com- mented. Koehli remarked, “It’s said that the best learning comes from doing and in that send the Storm Drain Marketing Program is ideal for teaching children about pollution because they can actually get involved and do something about it.” In Ontario, Trout Unlimited Canada and the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans joined forces to pro- duce an implementation kit with specific guidelines on approaching municipalities for permission to mark storm drains and an marking. Various information pieces are provided for distrib- ution to households that out- line the concerns and provide the location and telephone number of the community waste disposal centre. There are six participants in each marking team who per- form, various tasks. They are outfitted with safety vests and are carefully instructed in all safety procedures such as the importance of traffic pylons. In the case where children are involved, close adult supervi- sion is also a key part of this environmental education pro- L-] a ‘mM. Koehli,-who coordinates the program out of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority for Trout Unlimited, said that Trout Unlimited Canada is Proud to be es a role guide for actually doing the Introducing Children’s Theatre Camy John Elliott Theatre in Gotaee The play was written and performed by the’ ‘amp. photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW, Children’s Theatre C: the actors! The re of Halton Hills “Storm Drain Marking De Recreation and Parks Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, July 28, 1993 — Page 3 Local pollution prevention program launched gram. “We’re indebted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the partners in the Great Lakes Action Plan for their support which enabled us to launch the Ontario cam- paign,” says Koehli. The Great. 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