Plans to tackle stormwater pollution

Peninsula schools and community groups plan to work together on a stormwater pollution awareness program, according to Gosford Council's stormwater project officer Ms Trish Donnelly.

Groups including the Woy Woy Environment Centre, Umina Public School and Ettalong Public School are likely to participate in a "Yellow Fish Road" campaign, she said.

The campaign was a drain-marking concept which originated in Canada.

The program involved painting yellow fish symbols next to stormwater drains.

"This reminds people that polluting stormwater drains affects marine life by transferring pollutants to the fish habitat," she said.

"It has significantly raised community awareness on issues relating to stormwater pollution.

"The campaign has targeted all age groups and contributed to a reduction of pollution loads, particularly litter, waste oils and garden chemicals and fertilisers being washed into creeks, rivers, lakes and the ocean."

Yellow Fish flyers will also inform residents of plans to stencil drains in their street.

Any groups interested in participating should contact Ms Donnelly on 4325 8175.

Media release, June 26