Volunteer Opportunities
Get Gritty!
When water pollution gets tough, the tough Get Gritty. Make the switch to grit and pick up a free bag at participating locations from November 25 – January 16!
Participating locations in CCWD:
Frattallone’s Andover
13735 Round Lake Boulevard
Andover
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Frattallone’s Blaine
10809 University Avenue NE
Blaine
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
View all participating locations at www.getgrittymn.org
Why is Salt a Problem?
A University of Minnesota study found that 78% of the salt applied to our roads and other surfaces ends up in groundwater, lakes, and wetlands. In a given year, 365,000 tons is used in the Twin Cities alone. Currently, there is no feasible way to remove this salt once it is in the water.
In the Coon Creek Watershed, Pleasure Creek, Springbrook Creek, and Laddie Lake are all currently impaired for chloride. Other creeks in the area, including Sand Creek and Coon Creek, are projected to reach impaired levels within the next 50-100 years.
Help protect our local waterways by being smart about salt use and incorporating grit into your winter routine!
Get Gritty is a partnership between Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, Rice Creek Watershed District, Coon Creek Watershed District, and Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization
Groups
Your group can help with creek cleanups, pond cleanups, and more!
We also have stormdrain stenciling kits your group can check out. Learn more at our YouTube Stormdrain Stenciling Playlist by clicking this link
Contact Jessica Lindemyer, Engagement Coordinator or calling 763.258.7305