This community-based program is designed to reduce hazardous wastes entering our waterways through storm drains. Youth volunteers paint a yellow fish symbol beside storm drains in their neighborhood. The fish remind us that anything that flows down a storm drain goes directly untreated to the nearest stream where fish live. It then flows to lakes where many people get their drinking water. Volunteers also deliver fish-shaped leaflets to homes in the area that explain what the fish symbol represents and provide information on proper disposal of household hazardous wastes. 

Enthusiastic school and community groups are welcome to participate! The Yellow Fish Road Program runs from April until October. It's a fun, easy and effective method of educating youth and urban communities about how we can all improve the water quality in our streams and help protect our environment. Educational support materials are available for a range of grades. 

For more information, please contact Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters Program Coordinator, at (705) 424-1479 ext. 239 or sstephens@nvca.on.ca. 

To learn more about Trout Unlimited Canada's Yellow Fish Road program, click here.