We often don’t think too much about storm drains, yet they serve as pathways that lead to our
rivers and oceans. My design, “Keep Us Out!”, highlights the harmful impact of pollution to
both wildlife and the environment. The image of a sad frog clinging onto a discarded plastic
bottle is meant to represent the way litter and pollution disrupt the aquatic ecosystems,
harming creatures that depend on clean water to survive. This style of artwork uses simple
imagery to bring about attention and spark awareness. The message: Storm drains are not trash
cans. Everything entering these drains; plastic, chemicals, or debris flowing into our rivers,
lakes, and oceans endangering our wildlife and damaging our ecosystem, like the little frog who
is part of both. Placing this piece near a storm drain will help to remind people that their
actions matter. Having proper waste disposal and pollution will help keep our communities
together, our waterways clean, protect our environments and the creatures that call it home.
However, it only starts with us.
