COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs is calling on artists to once again help bring awareness to stormwater pollution in the city.
It's part of the city's Storm Drain Art Project, and your idea could earn you a $300 commission.
Much of the storm water in Colorado Springs gets directed into places including Fountain Creek and Shooks Run without any kind of filtration to catch pollutants.
You can help by doing the following:
- going to the car wash instead of washing your car in your driveway
- cleaning up after your pets
- reporting chemical spills
The goal of the project is to raise public awareness about the problem.
"The parameters (are) that we look for things that people would see or hear as they're out on a walk (with)... the dog or walking with the family, but it really is a way to just show some beauty," said Jerry Cordova, a Stormwater Specialist.
To check out the design criteria and to submit your idea, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
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