Some ways to contribute to our local environment
Liz July 14th, 2017
Looking for ways to help the community and the local environment? Below are a few ideas – see also the blog giving contact numbers.
- Plant a tree in the garden – native trees attract native birds.
- Volunteer for stream clean-ups, weeding or planting
Contact STEPS to become a member, volunteer, help out with weeds, or share concerns contact@meolacreek.org.nz
- Pick up rubbish – let people know dropping rubbish is not acceptable
- See dead or wounded animals in the park – call Auckland Council Parks
- See an open or flowing manhole – call Auckland Council
- Call the pollution hotline when you see a dirty stream – they may find the source of the problem
- Call the supermarket when you see their trolleys in the creek
- Wheel trolleys out of parks and on to the street for pickup
- Use gobi blocks/ permeable surface in your back yard instead of concrete
“a catchment with 10-20% impervious surface may receive twice the original stormwater runoff volumes during a storm; a catchment with 35-50% impervious area may experience a three-fold increase; and with 75%+ impervious, an area will have a five-fold increase in stormwater”
- Organise neighbours’ day for your street or park (February – Albert Eden Local Board grants)
- Community Interests , Environmental Issues , Meola Creek Waititiko , Mt Albert , STEPS , Stormwater
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