Yellow Fish
Yellow Fish is an active, enjoyable and effective way of raising
awareness of the issues of waste and pollution, and helping make
Scotland's environment a cleaner and healthier place.
Many of Scotland's drains lead directly into local burns and
rivers. You may find these drains on the street, in car parks, on
industrial estates or around shopping centres and community
buildings. Pouring unwanted liquid wastes such as oil, paint,
solvents, garden chemicals or other chemicals down the drain can,
therefore, cause pollution and kill fish, birds and other wildlife.
Even disposing of wastes down outdoor household drains can result
in water pollution, or can cause problems at wastewater treatment
works.
Yellow Fish is very simple. Volunteers mark drains with a
stencilled yellow fish. Local leaflet distribution and poster
displays, as well as media publicity help to get the message
across: DISPOSE OF YOUR LIQUID WASTE RESPONSIBLY - NOT DOWN ANY
DRAIN!
Yellow Fish projects can be undertaken by a
variety of local groups, including schools, youth groups, community
groups, interest groups, sports and recreation groups.
Comprehensive guidance is below, providing you with all the
information you need to organise a Yellow Fish project.
If you would like more information about Yellow Fish, or would
like to organise Yellow Fish in your area, please contact:
Communications department
The Scottish
Environment Protection Agency
Corporate Office
Erskine Court
The Castle Business Park
Stirling
FK9 4TR
Telephone: 01786 452546
Email: communications@sepa.org.uk