Six Ways GC&B Stays Vibrantly Connected to Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources

Gwinnett County’s tagline, “Vibrantly Connected,” celebrates our dynamic community—filled with energy, creativity, and passion that weave through Gwinnett’s schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, civic institutions, and County government. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful is proud to be a part of that rich tapestry – forging our own solid connections every day! One of the entities with which we share a strong partnership is Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources. Often working behind the scenes to ensure that a great community remains great, we welcome the chance to shine the spotlight on the many ways DWR works with us to connect people and resources for a sustainable Gwinnett…

Adopt-A-Stream

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful is proud to partner with the Department of Water Resources on this year-round program. We often team up with them to host monthly workshops to educate and certify citizens to help monitor our local streams for chemicals, bacteria, and macroinvertebrates. This program is key to observing the conditions of our local streams and becoming more aware of pollution and water quality issues. Click HERE to learn more and Adopt A Stream of your own. We look forward to seeing you at the next workshop!

Stormwater Protectors

Armed with supplies that include educational materials and medallions that convey the message “No Dumping – Only Rain in the Drain”, this storm drain marking program is managed by GC&B and DWR. It invites residents to help raise awareness, educate neighbors, and take meaningful action to protect our waterways for future generations. Learn how YOU can become a Stormwater Protector.

Great Gwinnett Wetlands

This annual event is designed to clean up, protect, and collect water quality data for Gwinnett’s most important water resource – our wetlands! Wetlands are “saturated lands” that act as sponges – collecting and storing excess water to help prevent flooding in local streams, rivers, and lakes. Their stewardship protects water resources like the Chattahoochee River, Yellow River, Lake Lanier, and ultimately the near-pristine Altamaha River. Bookmark our event page to stay abreast of the next Great Gwinnett Wetlands event date and location.

Great Days of Service

Created by the Gwinnett Coalition – a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the health and human service needs of everyone in Gwinnett County, Great Days of Service is a cooperative and community-focused initiative. Now managed by Volunteer Gwinnett, each year for our contribution to Great Days of Service, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful teams up with Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources to host a watershed cleanup event and promote awareness of the importance of clean water. Bookmark our event page to stay abreast of the next Great Days of Service event date and location.

Bi-Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is often improperly disposed of by pouring it down the drain, dumping it in a storm sewer, or throwing it out with the regular trash, where it may create safety hazards for sanitation crews during collection and processing. To educate the public about the dangers of HHW and provide a forum where it can be disposed of properly, GC&B and DWR team up twice a year to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Bookmark our event page to stay abreast of the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day date and location.

Maintenance of the WaterGoat at Bethesda Park

During 2023’s Great Gwinnett Wetlands, GC&B and DWR incorporated a WaterGoat at Sweetwater Creek. The chain of floating buoys is anchored on either side of the creek and is designed to skim the surface for floating trash. Periodically, as the debris builds up behind the WaterGoat, volunteers and team members from both organizations can easily remove the trash for proper disposal – keeping it from floating downstream and impacting water flow.

We feel truly blessed to regularly partner with an organization that is equally dedicated to the environment and community we serve. DWR isn’t just a great resource for us; it’s also an excellent resource for Gwinnett residents. Its website is well-stocked with volunteer opportunities, water conservation tips, educational resources, and more. For a great place to start, visit: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/water/get-educated.

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