by GrandIsland | Apr 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Have you ever wondered what happens to a raindrop after it hits the ground? In our community, every drop counts — and understanding its journey helps explain why stormwater matters for both our rivers and lakes, and even our groundwater. Let’s follow a raindrop as it...
by GrandIsland | Mar 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
It seems like a harmless — even kind — thing to do: tossing bread, crackers, or other treats to the ducks and geese at your local pond or park. But feeding wildlife, especially waterfowl like ducks and geese, can actually harm both the animals and the water they live...
by GrandIsland | Feb 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
When we talk about water in our communities, it’s easy to assume that all used or moving water gets treated before it reaches a river or lake. But in reality, stormwater and wastewater are two very different types of water, and they are managed very differently by...
by GrandIsland | Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Every rainstorm, snowmelt, or shower sends water rushing across our streets and yards. Most people assume that this water just disappears — but in reality, where it goes and what it carries matters a lot. Stormwater is nature’s delivery system: it collects runoff from...
