You Are Not Alone ( YANA ) Program
YMCA Adventure Guides
Community News
Cleaning Out the Watershed
It Takes a Watershed Approach to Improve Water Quality
Even though we may have heard the term watershed , many of us do not know exactly what it means . A watershed is a geographic area where all the water that flows from the area meets at a common point such as a creek , river , bay or ocean . Orange County has 11 watersheds . In Laguna Niguel , our largest watersheds are San Juan Creek Watershed and Aliso Creek Watershed . The water , which includes rain and excess water from hoses or sprinklers , flows through the watersheds picking up pollutants such as litter , cigarette butts , fertilizer , pesticides , pet waste , motor oil and lawn clipping . The polluted water flows into the storm drain system , which then drains , untreated , into your local water body . Unlike water that enters the sewer ( from sinks and toilets ); water that enters the storm drain is not treated before entering your local water body . Help improve water quality and let ’ s take care of our watersheds by following these simple tips .
Sweep debris and dispose of it in the trash . Do not hose down your driveway , sidewalk , or patio .
Before watering your plants , check the soil moisture level below the surface . It should nearly be dry before you water .
Use dry cleanup methods for outdoor spills such as applying cat litter or other absorbent material . Then , sweep it up and dispose of it in the trash .
Water the lawn and garden by hand to control the amount of water used . Set irrigation systems to reflect seasonal water needs . If water flows off the yard and onto the driveway or sidewalk , the system is overwatering .
Cover trash cans securely . Take hazardous waste , such as paint , batteries , and cleaners , to a household hazardous waste collection center .
Pick up after your pet and place the waste in the trash .
Follow directions for applying pesticides and fertilizers . Always measure , never water after applying treatment unless indicated in the instructions .
Take your car to a commercial car wash rather than washing it at home .
Monitor vehicles for leaks and place a pan under the car if it is leaking . Keep your car well maintained .
Never pour oil or antifreeze in the street , gutter or storm drain . Recycle these substances at a service station , or used oil recycling center . For the nearest Used Oil Collection Center , call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit 1800CLEANUP . ORG .
Do your part ! Remember , the ocean begins at your front door . For more information about water pollution prevention or to report a water pollution problem , visit CityofLagunaNiguel . org , or contact the Orange County Stormwater Program at 1-877-89-SPILL .
You Are Not Alone ( YANA ) Program
The YANA program is a free service offered to Laguna Niguel residents who primarily live alone where Police Services senior volunteers will check on the welfare of residents twice a week . If the resident does not answer the door or phone call , an emergency contact person will be notified to check on the resident ’ s welfare . A deputy sheriff may also be called upon for assistance during these instances . The YANA program does not take participants to the doctor ’ s office , run errands or administer medications . For additional information , contact Police Services at ( 949 ) 362-4346 .
YMCA Adventure Guides
Looking for a way to connect with your son or daughter ? Adventure Guides is a father / daughter and father / son program for children 5-12 years old . Families participate in monthly meetings where they work on earning patches and pins together . There is an optional monthly trip for dads and kids to attend . Examples of trips include camping at Joshua Tree , PJ bowling , a sleepover on a battleship , or a pinewood derby race . Adventure Guides create memories for dads and kids that last a lifetime . For more information , contact Michael Prange , Adventure Guides Director , at ( 949 ) 495-9622 or at mprange @ ymcaoc . org .
LNRec Media Promotion
while visiting our facilities , parks , and events , please be aware that City staff and photographers may be taking photos or videos for marketing purposes . If you do not want your image used , please notify the photographer at the time of the photo .
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Cleaning Out the Watershed
It Takes a Watershed Approach to Improve Water Quality
Even though we may have heard the term watershed, many
of us do not know exactly what it means. A watershed is a
geographic area where all the water that flows from the
area meets at a common point such as a creek, river, bay or
ocean. Orange County has 11 watersheds. In Laguna Niguel,
our largest watersheds are San Juan Creek Watershed and
Aliso Creek Watershed. The water, which includes rain and
excess water from hoses or sprinklers, flows through the
watersheds picking up pollutants such as litter, cigarette
butts, fertilizer, pesticides, pet waste, motor oil and lawn
clipping. The polluted water flows into the storm drain
system, which then drains, untreated, into your local water
body. Unlike water that enters the sewer (from sinks and
toilets); water that enters the storm drain is not treated
before entering your local water body. Help improve water
quality and let’s take care of our watersheds by following
these simple tips.
Sweep debris and dispose of it in the trash. Do not hose
down your driveway, sidewalk, or patio.
Before watering your plants, check the soil moisture level
below the surface. It should nearly be dry before you water.
Use dry cleanup methods for outdoor spills such as applying
cat litter or other absorbent material. Then, sweep it up
and dispose of it in the trash.
Water the lawn and garden by hand to control the amount
of water used. Set irrigation systems to reflect seasonal
water needs. If water flows off the yard and onto the
driveway or sidewalk, the system is overwatering.
Cover trash cans securely. Take hazardous waste, such as
paint, batteries, and cleaners, to a household hazardous
waste collection center.
You Are Not Alone
(YANA) Program
The YANA program is a free service offered to Laguna
Niguel residents who primarily live alone where Police
Services senior volunteers will check on the welfare of
residents twice a week. If the resident does not answer
the door or phone call, an emergency contact person
will be notified to check on the resident’s welfare. A
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