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Publications and
Materials
Download MBPC
brochures:
Manhasset Bay Protection Committee Publications
Storm Water Publications
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Kids
Crossword Puzzle - (PDF Format)
- Provides a fun learning opportunity for middle school children
and can be used to generate classroom discussion or further
exploration of water pollution issues. May be customized.
Printed copies are no longer available from EPA. EPA 841-H-03-002
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After
The Storm - (PDF Format) - Provides
a broad overview of stormwater pollution, including runoff
from residential and commercial properties, farms, construction
sites, automotive facilities, forestry operations, and others.
EPA 833-B-03-002
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Home
Owners Guide to Improve Storm Water - (PDF
Format) - This short brochure is targeted directly to homeowners
and provides tips on a wide variety of simple things that
homeowner's can do to prevent stormwater pollution. May be
customized. EPA 833-B-03-003
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Septic
Sytems Fact Sheet - Most home in Port North do
not have septic tanks, if you do, download a fact sheet on how
to inspect and upgrade your septic system (Long Island Sound
Study). |
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Pathogens
Fact Sheet - Pathogens are why
Manhassset Bay is listed as an Impared Waterbody on the NYSDEC's
303d List. Download a fact sheet from the Long Island Sound
Study. |
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Nassau
County Brochure - Landscaping, fertilizer tips,
Logo Contest Winner, useful information pertaining to storm
water. |
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Pet
Waste - Keep pet waste out of the Bay. Download
a brochure from the Long Island Sound Study organization.
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Storm
Water Door Hanger - (PDF Format)
- Provides a friendly reminder to keep trash, chemicals, and
other pollutants out of storm drains. For use by stormwater
inspectors and other local officials, in conjunction with
illicit discharge elimination systems. May be customized.
You may use this file to reproduce this door hanger. Printed
copies are no longer available from EPA. EPA 833-F-03-002
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NYSDEC Lawn Care Publications
NYSDEC Recycling Publications
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How
to stop junkmail - (PDF Format,
112k) - Copy of NYSDEC
web.
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How
to stop credit card offers via mail - (PDF
Format, 106k) - Copy of NYSDEC web page. |
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Reusable
Lunchbox - (PDF Format, 111k) - NYSDEC
brochure on reducing waste from school lunches. |
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Reuse
It Or Lose It - (PDF Format, 481k) -
15 page NYSDEC brochure on recycling. |
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Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle, Compost and Buy Recycled - (PDF
Format, 612k) - 3 page
NYSDEC brochure on recycling. |
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Your
School Can Stop (save that outgoing paper) - (PDF
Format, 101k) - 4 page NYSDEC brochure on school paper recycling.
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STOP
(save that office paper) - (PDF Format,
52k) - 3 page NYSDEC brochure
on office paper recycling. |
NYSDEC Household Hazardous Waste
Disposal Publications
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Managing
and Disposal of household Hazaerous Waste Guidance Document
- (PDF Format, 211k) - 17
page NYSDEC guide.
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Household
Hazardous Waster Disposal and Alternatives Chart - (PDF
Format, 22k) - 2 page Albany
County League of Women Voters brochure. |
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Automotive
Product Disposal - (PDF Format, 66k)
- 2 page NYSDEC brochure
on disposal of brake fluid, antifreeze, used oil, carburetor
cleaners, gasoline, diesel, and used batteries. |
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Don't
Let Your Tires, Used Oil and Lead Acid Batteries Pollute the
Environment - (PDF Format, 49k) - 2
page NYSDEC brochure on disposal of auto related items. |
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Cleaning
and Maintenance Product Disposal - (PDF
Format, 40k) - 2 page NYSDEC
brochure on disposal of bleach, oven cleaners, drain openners,
surface cleaners, polishes, waxes, amonia and adhesives. |
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Pesticide
Disposal - (PDF Format, 39k) - 2
page NYSDEC brochure on pesticide disposal. |
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Paint
Disposal - (PDF Format, 556k) - 3
page NYSDEC brochure on latex, oil based, hobby and aerosol
paint disposal. |
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Solvent
Disposal - (PDF Format, 39) - 2
page NYSDEC brochure on solvent disposal (nail polish, paint
removers, degreasers, septic cleaners) |
More
to come!
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