ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Spills Don't Stay Put.” A photo shows a worker wearing green protective gloves using absorbent pads to clean up a spill on pavement. Text explains how rain can carry spills into storm drains and encourages keeping spill kits stocked, inspecting equipment, and using dry cleanup methods. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo appears in the center.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Save Rain. Save Water.” A photo shows a blue rain barrel connected to a downspout beside a stone building. Text explains how collecting rainwater reduces stormwater runoff and provides free water for gardens and landscaping. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo and #EveryDropCounts appear on the graphic.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Construction Counts. Keep Soil on Site.” A photo shows exposed soil alongside a black silt fence at a construction site. Text encourages covering soil piles and using erosion controls to prevent sediment from entering storm drains. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo appears in the center.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Soap Belongs on Cars, Not in Rivers” with the subheader “Wash Smart This Spring.” An illustration shows a man pouring water from a bucket onto a blue car. Text explains how soap, oil, dirt, and road grime from driveway car washing can enter storm drains and pollute local waterways. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo appears in the lower left.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “What’s Underground Matters” with the subheader “Healthy systems protect clean water.” The background shows a septic system excavation with exposed soil and a large hose extending into the ground, covered by a blue overlay. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo and website appear along the bottom.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Every Walk Leaves a Mark” with the subheader “Make sure it’s not pollution.” An illustration shows a woman petting an orange dog beside a pet waste disposal station on a grassy area. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo appears on the left.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “If It Hits the Ground, It Hits the Water.” The background shows plastic bottles, containers, and other litter accumulating along a waterway beneath a blue overlay. Text explains how rain can carry litter through storm drains into local rivers, streams, and habitats. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo and website appear at the bottom.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “When Soil Moves, Trouble Follows” with the subheader “Keep sediment where it belongs.” Four tips encourage covering bare ground, applying mulch, planting native vegetation, and using erosion controls. Circular images show erosion control materials, pink flowers, and mulch being applied. The Think Blue Connecticut River logo appears in the lower left.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Feed Your Lawn, Not Our Streams” with the subheader “Smart lawn care starts here.” A photo shows a green fertilizer spreader distributing fertilizer across a lawn. The Think Blue Connecticut River otter logo appears on the right, along with the website ThinkBlueConnecticutRiver.org.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Don’t Rake It to the Curb.” A leaf rake rests on fallen leaves beneath a blue overlay. Text encourages residents to bag, compost, or mulch leaves, twigs, and yard debris instead of leaving them in streets where rain can wash them into storm drains. The Think Blue Connecticut River logo appears in the lower right.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “What Are F.O.G.s?” featuring a cross-section of a pipe with grease and debris buildup restricting water flow. The graphic highlights the dangers of fats, oils, and grease accumulating in plumbing systems.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Care for Your Car” featuring motor oil containers and automotive oil filters against a blue background. Text highlights oil leaks as a common source of stormwater pollution and encourages responsible vehicle maintenance to protect local waterways.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Leave It on the Lawn” with the subheader “Grass clippings can work for you.” Features a person mowing a grassy lawn. Encourages leaving grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil while keeping them out of streets and storm drains to protect water quality.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Bag It. Bin It. Done.” with the subheader “Proper disposal prevents pollution.” Features a small white dog sitting on grass while a person uses a bag to pick up pet waste. Encourages responsible pet waste disposal to protect local waterways.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Fix It Before It Flows” with the subheader “Leaks lead to pollution.” Features a close-up of fluid dripping onto pavement. Text explains how vehicle and equipment leaks can wash into storm drains and encourages regular inspections, prompt repairs, and spill cleanup to prevent water pollution.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Only Rain Down the Drain” with the subheader “Keep pollutants out of stormwater.” Features a roadside storm drain with rainwater flowing into it and a close-up of leaves collecting near a drain opening. Encourages preventing stormwater pollution.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “What You Toss Matters” featuring illustrations of paint cans, batteries, chemicals, and other hazardous materials surrounding a red disposal bin. Text encourages proper disposal of household hazardous waste at approved collection sites to prevent stormwater pollution.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic featuring a woman disposing of pet waste at a park while walking a golden retriever. Header reads “Picked Up or Washed Away.” Text explains how rain can carry pet waste into storm drains, introducing harmful bacteria and nutrients into local waterways.

ALT Think Blue Connecticut River graphic titled “Keep It Covered” with the subheader “Trash areas can leak pollution.” Features a large green dumpster with a closed lid. Text explains how leaking dumpsters and uncovered trash can release liquids into storm drains, encouraging closed lids and spill cleanup to protect local waterways. Light blue background with navy blue text boxes and Think Blue Connecticut River logo.