Honey, Have you Met the New Neighbors?

My husband noticed that some new residents had moved in to our birdhouse – and they don’t look anything like bluebirds.   In fact, he was about ten feet away and one of these bees flew straight toward him and stung him on the face without warning - Ouch!!

In the summer weather it’s easy to come into contact with stinging bees or wasps that make their homes in the ground or in cavities such as a birdhouse.  Some can be very aggressive.  While it’s important to be careful, it’s more important to know what to do in the event of a sting.  Don’t assume that a sting will just be a minor irriation; for some it can be life threatening.  Check out this website Bee Sting Treatment to learn what to do in the event of a sting….. and be sure to watch out for those new neighbors! 

YOU POURED WHAT ON THE GROUND?

Mrs. D just spent a week in Ocean Springs, MS learning all about our watershed and how our water affects water in the Gulf of Mexico. 

So, next time you want to just pour some garbage out on the ground,  

Think about it…….

Storm water runoff can collect many different types of pollution before it reaches a body of water.  This includes debris, dirt and chemicals.  The storm water collects these materials and flows directly into a body of water like a stream or a lake.  These bodies of water may be used for swimming, fishing and even DRINKING!  

Now that you know that pollution from storm water runoff can contaminate the water supply, here are some tips to help you on your way to a.....

POLLUTION SOLUTION:

*never dump anything down storm drains

*use fertilizers sparingly

*sweep driveways and sidewalks instead of using a hose

*properly dispose of hazardous household chemicals

*check car for leaks and recycle motor oil

*avoid pesticides

*educate friends and family

*RECYCLE

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