Partnering to Improve Our Waterways: ESG With EJ
Reflecting on their business heritage on the banks of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan, and company values that encompass the protection of their community, environment, and waterways
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Stormwater Shepherds 2022 Wrap-Up
Thanking our Stormwater Community Stormwater Shepherds would like to thank all our partners, Zero Pollution Supporters & Ambassadors, and the SWS community for an amazing
Green Infrastructure: Naturalised Solutions to Stormwater Treatment
With most Australians living in our urban centres, our need for stormwater infrastructure is growing. Green infrastructure (GI) plays an important part in modern urban
Petrie Creek Clean-Up 2022: Restoring Nambour’s Waterways
Stormwater Shepherds was overjoyed with the result of the 2022 Petrie Creek Clean-Up, which saw close to 1,500 pieces of wildlife endangering rubbish, debris, and
‘Kayaking the Sickest Urban River in Australia’: Beau Miles Newest Video
‘Kayaking the Sickest Urban River in Australia’ is the latest video by Australian adventurer and environmental advocate Beau Miles. Highlighting the urban pollutants entering the
The Impact of Stormwater – Car Emissions
Car emissions are not limited to exhaust fumes that contribute to air pollution. They can also leak automotive fluid and release heavy metals that can
The Impact of Stormwater – Chemicals
Commercial chemicals, particularly those designed to kill weeds and bugs often don’t discriminate. Finding their way into our water networks through absorption and runoff, they
The Impact of Stormwater – Plastic Pollution
8 million tonnes of plastic pollution enter our waterways and oceans each year, and stormwater conveys approximately 80% of this plastic waste. At this current rate
The Impact of Stormwater – Organic Matter
Heavy rains can pick up leaves, grass clippings, animal droppings, and other seemingly harmless decaying organic matter and push into our waterways through the stormwater
The Impact of Stormwater – Tyre Rubber
Unbeknownst to many, tyre wear and tear is a major source of microplastic pollution. It’s been estimated that pollution from tyre wear is 1,000 times
