Bee Branch Watershed Safety Activity Book Copyrighted
July 5, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Bee Branch Watershed Safety Activity Book
SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting the Bee Branch Watershed
Safety Activity Book.
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Dear Teachers and Parents:
Pollution from stormwater can have a major effect on our environment.
' In fact, most people don't realize that when it rains, the stormwater that drains
out of our alleys, and off our yards, streets, and parking lots, flows directly /
from the storm drain to our creeks and ultimately to the Mississippi River.
Unlike wastewater, stormwater doesn't get treated and cleaned before it
empties into our waterways. So if polluted water goes into the storm drain, it
stays that way. With over 6,000 storm drains in Dubuque, you can imagine
the impact polluted water can have on the health of our watershed including
plants, animals, fish, and even humans!
The goal of this book is to raise awareness about watersheds, stormwater
runoff, and how to prevent stormwater pollution. It also addresses flash
flooding and the importance of stormwater safety. Please show your students
and/or children how they can make a difference by keeping the Bee Branch
Watershed clean! Also talk to them about the dangers of flash flooding and the
importance of being flood safe.
Thank You►.
This book belongs to:
(Student Name)
UNDERSTANDING What is a watershed?
work?How do they
WATERSHEDS VA/ho lives in awatershed?
Everyone lives in a watershed! A watershed is A watershed includes the smaller creeks and
an area of land where water flows to the same streams that flow into its big river. It includes
major body of water, such as a river, lake, or the rain that falls, snow that melts on its land,
ocean. the water we use on our lawns, and the water
that pours on our streets. Some of this water
Think of a watershed like a bowl, it is soaks into the ground. Some of this water flows
surrounded on all sides by higher land. Since over the land and in streets. And, some flows
watersheds have higher ground all around into the storm drains. But all of it eventually
them, any water that falls anywhere within the flows into one big river and becomes part of it.
watershed flows to the same low point — like the In Dubuque, all water eventually flows into the
Bee Branch Creek, which is the low point in the
Mississippi River!
Bee Branch Watershed.
Watersheds are surrounded on all sides by
higher land. Any water that falls anywhere within
the watershed flows to the same low point.
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is like a bowl.
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BEE BRANCH WATERSHED
The Bee Branch Watershed is approximately
6.5 square miles and is located entirely within the city
of Dubuque. It has higher ground in the west and
lower ground in the east, which creates the watershed.
All of the water that falls anywhere within the Bee Branch
Watershed flows to the Bee Branch Creek and then to the IN
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How do you know you are in the
Bee Branch Watershed?
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Look for Bee Branch Watershed sign posted
throughout the watershed! When you see the
WATERSHED sign, you know all of the water that falls in
that area of Dubuque will flow to the Bee Branch
Creek and then to the Mississippi River. Have you
seen the Bee Branch Watershed sign? Is there one in
your neighborhood?
Over 50% of Dubuque residents either
A work or live in the Bee Branch Watershed.
DECODING
WATERSHEDS
Use the letters of the alphabet that match with the
numbers to decode the messages!
1 =A 8 = H 15 =U 22 =
2 = B 9 =1 16 =P 23= W
3= C 10 =J 17= Q 24 = X 41
4 = D 11 =K 18 = R 25 =Y
5 =E 12 = L 19 =5 26 =Z
6 = F 13 = M 20 =T
7=G 14 = N 21= U
Message #1
5 22 5 18 25 15 14 5 12 9 22 5 19
9 14 1 23 1 20 5 18 19 8 5 4
Message #2
23 1 20 5 18 9 14 20 8 5 2 5 5
2 18 1 14 3 8 23 1 20 5 18 19 8 5 4
6 12 15 23 19 20 15 20 8 5 2 5 5
2 18 1 14 3 8 3 18 5 5 11
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WHAT IS
STORMWATER?
When it rains or when snow melts in Dubuctue
-- where do you think the water goes?
Does is soak into the ground?
Does it sit in puddles until it disappears?
Does it run in the street and over the land?
Yes, yes, and yes!
When it rains, water hits the grass, trees, roads, houses, buildings,
and sidewalks. When it hits the grass, the rain soaks into the ground.
When it hits the roads, houses, buildings, and sidewalks, the rain runs
in the street and over the land. This is called Stormwater.
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When stormwater runs down the street it STORMWATER RUNOFF
goes into a storm drain. A storm drain
di a big grate in the road where water HOW IT WORKS
disappears. But it doesn't really disappear!
The storm drain connects to a big pipe
underground that carries the stormwater
directly to your local creek, stream, or
river. This pipe is called a storm Sewer.
HOW IT WORKS
1. First, the rain hits the house. Then it NOFF
runs down the roof, into the gutter, and •
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onto the driveway, sidewalk, and lawn.
2. It then runs off the driveway, sidewalk,
and lawn into the street.
3. Next, the stormwater in the street runs
into the storm drain.
AWNWO • GUTTER
4. Lastly, the storm drain is connected RUNOFF
to the storm sewer which carries the
stormwater to a local stream, creek,
STORMDRAIN
river, or lake.
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storm drain
STORMWATER
POLLUTION
Stormwater runs down the street
into storm drains which flows
untreated into our local creeks, z'
streams, and river. Along the way ,`
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it picks up pollutants. j Pouutznis tiouu
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What are pollutants? r--i and out to
creek or river
Pollutants are things that can make people, fish, and animals sick if it is in
the water. Soaps, grass clippings, trash, pet waste, pesticides and fertilizers,
dirt, and oil are just some of the pollutants that make our water unhealthy.
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TRASH LAWN MOTOR OIL ,�, GREASE PET WASTE SOAFS FOR
CHEMICALS FROM CARS WASHING CARS
Pollutants in the Bee Branch Watershed
flow into storm drains and out to the
Bee Branch Creek. Yuckl.
. Can you think of pollutants that float down a
storm drain and contaminate our water? List
them below.
MAPPING YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
1. Draw your house or apartment building. I.
2. Draw your street.
3. Draw your sidewalks. - —
4. Draw your neighbor's houses.
5. Find and draw the storm drains closest to your house or apartment building.
Weep an eye on the storm drains in your neighborhood. Have your parents call Dubuque's Stormwater
Hotline at (563) 690-6200 if your family ever sees somebody putting stormwater pollutants down the
storm drain — for example: garbage, grass clippings, pet waste, or motor oil.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Preventing pollution is an everyday activity!
Now that you know how water pollution happens, �
do you know what you can do to prevent water y
pollution? There are lots of little things we can R�►�F
do to pollute less. Small changes made by many
people make a big difference!.
Throw all your trash in a garbage can and not on the street,
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IV— sidewalk, grass, or in a storm drain. ,
r_ / Keep garbage and recycling containers tightly covered to prevent
r—J litter from being blown away or scattered by foraging animals.
Make sure to clean up after your dog or cat. Pet waste contains
14 IV-i bacteria that pollutes pet waste in the trash.
IVUse a broom, not a hose, to clean up outside. Do not wash off driveways
—j into the street. Compost or recycle when possible.
Only rain in the drain! Drains are NOT meant for trash!
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Match the type of pollution to the correct solution by drawing a line from the
red dot to the green dot. The first line is already drawn to help you get started!.
POLLUTION SOLUTION
Pet Waste Place them in the trash
Candy Wrappers Contact the city and ask to
volunteer at a cleanup event
Pop Can Use a broom to sweep up the
debris and place in the trash
Used Motor Oil Recycle them so they can
be reused
Washing car in • , Do this on the lawn or in the
the driveway sink or bathtub
Litter in your • Pick it up and dispose of it
local waterway in the trash. This contains
bacteria that pollutes water.
Hosing off Drop it off at an auto parts
the sidewalk store or gas station
Bathing your Use a commercial car wash
pet on concrete where the water is recycled
or reused
WHAT IS A
FLASH FLOOD? ' '*
Floods are strongl. Staying away from flood ■
water is the most important thing you can
do. Do not walk or play near storm drains,
manholes, or rising streams and creeks. Stay
inside where it is safe and dry!. It only takes b inches of
fast-moving water to knock
Flesh floods are when a lot of stormwater fills normally dry over an adult.
areas in a short amount of time with little or no warning.
This is the fastest moving type of flood and can surprise Most cars will float and
people. be swept away in 18 to 29
inches of moving water.
Flash flooding happens from very heavy rainfall during short
intense storms. They can occur within a few minutes or a Turning around and staying
few hours of rainfall. Flash floods are the most dangerous away from flood water is
kind of flood because they have incredible speed, making the most important thing
them both destructive and unpredictable. you can dol.
STORMWATER
WORD SEARCH -
Find the words listed in the word bank below.
Hint: They can be found horizontally and vertically.
Rain Creek Drain
Watch Flash Street
- Storm Warning Flooding
Bee Branch Water
Runoff Sewer
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LOODSAFE .
What does it take to be safe during a rain
storm? Follow these flood and stormwater
safety rules during severe weather conditions!
To be prepared, you will need to know these
Flash Flood Watch Kr.Y TERMS
Means that flash flooding is possible in your area
Flash Flood Warning
Means flash flooding is already happening or will start soon in your area
Creek Channel
The ditch where a stream of water runs
Flood Plain
Areas along creeks, streams, and rivers that are covered in water during floods and help
lessen the damage caused by flooding
1 What does a flash flood watch mean?
2 How many inches of fast-moving flood water can knock
someone over?
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STORMWATER SAFETY RULES
L Stay Informed and Alert
�j Listen to your radio or TV for the latest information on weather conditions that
U can cause flooding. Be aware if there is a flash flood watch or warning.
If flash flooding is a possbility....
�, Do not go near streams, creeks, and other areas known to flood suddenly.
U Flash floods can occur in these areas quickly without warning.
During a flash flood....
U Stay away from rising creeks, manholes, and storm drains.
U Beware of rising, fast-moving water.
LVAvoid flood waters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or bacteria.
Water may also be dangerous due to underground or downed power lines.
r/ Stay away from downed power lines and report them to the power company.
UDo not walk through moving water; 6 inches of fast-moving water can make you
Lfall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick
to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
Stay away from the Bee Branch Creek
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Flooding can change familiar places, like the trails and play areas near the Bee
U Branch Creek or other roads and walkways in your neighborhood. Avoid walking
through any water. It might be deeper than you think!
LVThe Bee Branch Creek can rise quickly during heavy rain events and things
such as storm drains, fences, and culverts can trap and drown even the
strongest swimmer.
UNDERSTANDING THE
BEE BRANCH CREEK
The Bee Branch Creek was built to carry
stormwater. When it rains, the water in the
Bee Branch Creek will get higher and flow faster.
The creek is one part of a larger project to help
prevent flooding in the Bee Branch Watershed.
SAFE TO BE NEAR THE CREEK!
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The water is flowing
inside the creek channel.
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When it's not raining, the creek will be about 1 1/z to 3 feet deep. This is when it is safe to
be near the Bee Branch Creek. The amphitheater, play area with slides, and the community
orchard are all great places to hangout. There are trails for walking or riding your bike,
benches for sitting, and grassy areas to play!
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When it rains, you've learned that stormwater runs down streets
into storm drains. It then flows through storm sewers to the Bee
Branch Creek. Putting stormwater from the streets into the creek
makes the creek higher. It is NOT safe to be near the creek when
its raining and the water is high.
STAY AWAY FROM THE CREEK WHEN IT'S RAINING!
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The water is flowing
outside the creek channel.
The water level is high.
It covers the trails and grass.
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When it rains, the Bee Branch Creek fills up with water similar to how a bathtub fills up
with water. Similar to how a bath tub drains, the creek also drains. It drains underneath
Garfield Ave. to the Lower Bee Branch and into the Mississippi River. When it stops raining,
the water will return to its normal level and go back to flowing inside the creek channel.
FLASH FLOOD MAZE
You just heard a flash flood warning has been issued
for Dubuque. Hurry home and stay inside until the storm
passes. Remember to avoid streams, creeks, and other
areas known to flood suddenly!
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Start Here
You made it home safelyl.
WATERSHED AND STORMWATER
FILL IN THE BLANK Time to see
what you've
learnedl.
1. A is an area of land where water flows to the same major body
of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
2. Water that falls anywhere within the Bee Branch Watershed flows to the
and then to the Mississippi River.
3. When stormwater runs down the street it flows into a
4. are things that can make people, fish, and animals sick if it is
in the water. Examples include soaps, grass clippings, trash, and pet waste.
5. Floods are ! Staying away from flood water is the most
important thing you can do.
6. Do not — — -------------- or ------------------ near storm drains, manholes, or
rising streams and creeks.
7. The Bee Branch Creek was built to carry
8. It is NOT safe to be near the Bee Branch Creek when it's
and the water is
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