Stormwater Solution

What Can You Do? 
Slow erosion and runoff - Let the rain soak into the ground naturally.

• Restore stream banks or create a rain gardens using FREE trees, shrubs, and grasses from the Trees for Streams program.  Rain gardens help slow rain down to absorb naturally where native plants filter debris. They support native wildlife as well. 
• Apply for a Watershed Grant to restore a stream bank, create a rain garden or for an educational project.  The grants range from $250 to $500 dollars depending on the Project. 
• Volunteer on a project to mark storm drains or reduce litter near storm drains.

Call us with your ideas we have resources! 503-537-1282  email: environment@newbergoregon.gov

Report anyone you see day or night dumping anything into stormdrains 503-538-8321 (Non-Emergency Dispatch or  503-537-1234 (Public Works Maintenace).