Polluted stormwater runoff is the leading cause of pollution in our surface waters. During rain storms, runoff washes over streets and into storm drains, taking litter with it into storm drains and then into local waterways. This runoff can degrade water quality and harm aquatic life in our creeks, which then feeds into our lakes and oceans. To combat this, the Osprey team handles all aspects of installing and maintaining these “trash traps” and compiles data on the items caught in them, recycling as much of the litter as possible.

The Osprey team visits the installation sites after every rain event to collect the trash caught and document what’s been caught in the structures. By intercepting litter at its source, these devices play a crucial role in minimizing the environmental impact of pollution in our local waterways.