City of Anna Maria, Florida

Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants, pesticides, and excess fertilizers into the bay and groundwater. Remember that what goes in your storm drain can find its way into our water sources.
Follow these tips to reduce stormwater runoff from your yard:

~ Direct downspouts and gutters onto your lawn, plant beds, rain barrels, cisterns or containment areas.
~ Use mulch, bricks or other porous surfaces for walkways, patios and driveways.
~ Sweep grass clippings, fertilizer and soil onto the lawn so they don’t get washed into the storm drains.
~ Clean up oil spills and leaks on the driveway. Use cat litter to absorb oil.
~ Pick up pet waste to help reduce bacterial and nutrient pollution.
~ Remove trash from right-of-ways before it gets washed into storm drains.

If you see evidence of an illegal discharge, please write down a description of what you observed and when. Report the incident to the City of Anna Maria Public Works Department at 941-708-6130 ext: 25.