Wyland’s Living Green Fair
November 6, 2010
The SAM public education program participated in the Wyland Living Green Fair in Boca Raton, Florida on November 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the event, we distributed 145 notepads, 169 pens, 160 key chains, 94 calendars, 25 stickers, 117 totes, 94 Illicit discharge/Illegal dumping brochures, and 85 Pesticide, Herbicide, & Fertilizer Reduction brochures.
Debris can be harmful to wildlife
Nutrients (from leaves, grass, fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides) can lead to fish kills and excessive amounts of algae in the water
Bacteria (from pet waste and dead animals) can produce health concerns
Sediment can reduce the system's ability to handle potential flooding and adversely affect aquatic organizms
Chemicals, oils, and paints can be toxic to plants and animals
