Spring Cleaning in Superior!

The sun is shining, the snow is disappearing, and the bits of green are popping out. Spring is here! This is a great time to get energized and do some clean up that we may have neglected over the dark winter. Earth Day (Friday, April 22) is also a reminder that we should take actions to clean up our town. Fortunately there are a lot of upcoming events that makes Spring Cleaning much easier!

• Stream Rescue: Faxon Creek Clean Up 
• Saturday, April 23, 1-4 pm
• Meet at intersection of Lamborn Ave and N. 23rd St
• Hosted by Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and us (no RSVP required)

• FREE LANDFILL DAYS 
• Saturdays, April 23 & April 30, 8am - 2:30pm
• Bring extra household trash for FREE
• Spring clean your yard and bring extra brush for FREE. Landfill accepts grass clippings, leaves, and used motor oil FREE year-round
• NO household hazardous waste (electronics, fluorescent bulbs, etc.)
• For more information visit: http://www.ci.superior.wi.us/landfill

•  2016 Annual Spring Cleanup & Annual Brush Cleanup (MAY 2-27)
• Can't make the Free landfill days? This is a solution
• Leave eligible materials for pickup at designated time and locations for Spring Cleanup
• Brush placed on boulevard/streetside of house will also be picked up at designated locations. 
• Check out the Cleanup and Brush Schedules here: http://www.ci.superior.wi.us/landfill

• Community Clean Up
• Saturday, May 14, 9:30-noon
• Meet at Hammond Park (1920 Hammond Ave.)
• Contact Tammy Thibert for more info or to sign up (thibertt@ci.superior.wi.us; 715-395-7596)

Scoop the Poop Event Next Week!!!

Get a jump start on Scoop the Poop Week (April 24 - 30)!!!
Come in and make LAWN SIGNS and/or BUTTONS to promote picking up pet waste!
It's a FREE EVENT!! (RSVP at 715-394-0392 or superiorstormwater@gmail.com to ensure we'll have enough materials)
Support Scoop the Poop!! 

When: Tuesday April 21, 2015
            5-7 PM
Where: 51 E 1st St (ESD offices/Wastewater Treatment Plant - across E 2nd & railroad tracks from Golden Inn/Animal Hospital)

Fun Event at Library Next Week!!

If you are looking for something fun to do with the little ones next Friday (Dec. 27), then we have just the thing. "Our water is in our hands" is a fun program about keeping our freshwater healthy and will include a puppet show, story, and activity. It will be held at the Superior Public Library at 1 pm.

BIDtoberfest Pumpkin Patch

Stop by the BID Pumpkin Patch this Saturday (October 26) between 10 AM and 2 PM!  We will be at City Center Park by the Superior Public Library.  We'll have a booth with candy for the trick or treaters and our favorite canine mascot, Rex, will be there to remind everyone to scoop the poop!

Stop by and see us at the Superior Middle School PTA Art Fair!

This Saturday, 10/19, we will be at the Superior Middle School PTA's Art Fair!  Stop by and say hi!

Hey parents! Bring your kids to the Douglas County Youth Fair!

We'll be there with our super fun water wheel trivia game! We'll also have a door prize and information for you and your kids to take home!  See you there!

Celebrate the greatest lake with Lake Superior Day activities!

Each year, communities around the Lake Superior basin celebrate the lake that gives life to our region on the 3rd Sunday of July.  Learn about Lake Superior and its day below.  For more information on Lake Superior Day events, visit the Lake Superior Binational Forum's website.



Written by Jillian Edwards

Let's talk about water!

Things have been pretty busy over here at ESD the last few weeks.  We have a lot going on, but we're gearing up to start doing some more education events again. Check out the list below to see where you can find us.  Stop by and say hi!

Saturday, July 13 8-12: Barkers Island Farmer's Market (learn more here)

Wednesday, July 17 5-8 PM: Fairlawn Ice Cream Social (details here)


Sunday, July 21 11:30-4: Lake Superior Day Celebration at Barkers Island! Celebrate the greatest lake with music, crafts for kids, artwork, and other family friendly activities.  Check it out here.

Tuesday, July 24 2-3 PM: Superior Public Library Summer Series Event. I will be leading an activity to teach kids at the library about the water cycle. They'll also make some crafts to take home so they can remember the water cycle long after!

As always, you can find out what's happening by checking our calendar or visiting our What's Going On? webpage.

Written by Jillian Schubert Edwards

It's Scoop the Poop Week!

These days, there seems to be a holiday for EVERYTHING.  This week just so happens to be Scoop the Poop Week.  In the spirit of the week, we will be passing out doggie treats and dog bag dispensers at several locations in the next few days. 
Today: Walmart on Tower Avenue
Tomorrow: Super One
                   Outside the Government Center
                   Superior Public Library

Pick up your dog's poop!  If you leave it lying on the ground, bacteria from their poop will end up in the lakes and rivers, which can result in beach closures.  I know we're not thinking about going to the beach right now, but we will be soon. Too much dog poop washing into storm drains can lead to algal blooms too.  So scoop the poop!

Stop in and see us at the Housing Expo! You could win a rain barrel!





 Stop in to the Housing Expo at Mariner Mall on Saturday between 10 AM and 3 PM.  We will be there with information about rain barrels and rain gardens.  We will also have a raffle to win a rain barrel.  

 

 

 

-Written by Jillian Schubert Edwards

Living Downstream: Local Events of Interest

Are you sick and tired of winter?  If you're anything like me, you've spent winter in hibernation mode at home.  However, now is the time to get out and attend some great educational events!  UMD is hosting Dr. Sandra Steingraber, an ecologist and cancer survivor.  She is a highly acclaimed author and travels the world informing people on the connections between environmental toxins and cancer. 
UMD is showing her film "Living Downstream", an adaptation of her book that details her journey to educate about human health and the environment.  Dr. Steingraber will also be the Women's History Month/World Water Day Keynote Speaker.  Her talk will be entitled "Living Downstream: The Impact of Chemical Exposure on Human Health". 

Dr. Steingraber's topic is near and dear to us as we encourage everyone to be mindful of what goes into the water through the storm and sanitary sewers.  Chemicals are everywhere around us and some can have pretty awful impacts on our health.  So, if you have some free time coming up, check out one of the following events at UMD:

Film Screening: Living Downstream- Monday, February 25th 7 PM in Bohannon 90

Women's History Month Keynote- Monday, March 4th 7 PM in Chem 200


If you're interested in Dr. Steingraber's information and you can't make it to the events, several of her books are available through the Merlin Library System.  "Living Downstream: An Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the Environment" is available at the Superior Public Library. 

For more information, click here for Dr. Steingraber's website. 

-Written by Jillian Schubert Edwards

Health & Wellness Expo at Mariner Mall on Saturday



Stop by our booth tomorrow at the Senior Connections and Mariner Mall Annual Community Healthy and Wellness Expo.  The Expo runs from 10 AM-3 PM inside Mariner Mall.  Stop in and see us to learn about some of the health-related problems with water pollution.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

-Written by Jillian Schubert Edwards