Page 3 - The Friday Flyer ● AUGUST 09, 2019

AUGUST 9, 2019 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3

What goes into storm drain ends up in the lake

The primary purpose of storm drains (NPDES) program that is implemented
is to carry rainwater from developed ar- by the city. This is an important environ-
eas to prevent flooding. What goes into mental requirement that all cities must
the storm drains in Canyon Lake is car- adhere to in order to prevent urban run-
ried untreated into the lake, unlike the off and maintain clear waterways.
water that goes down your drain to the The City of Canyon Lake’s Special
sewer. Pollutants discharged to storm Enforcement Team (SET) is trained
drains are transported directly into the in a variety of special services such as
lake, untreated and unfiltered. Anything National Pollution Discharge Elimina-
other than pure rain water is a potential tion Systems (NPDES) and Municipal
contaminate that degrades the water Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
quality of Canyon Lake. to maintain the city’s compliance with
Dirt, oil, debris, chemicals, auto flu- the Clean Water Act.
ids, yard clippings, soapy car water and What can residents do to help? It’s
waste all can pollute the lake and have important to remember that any type
many adverse effects on plants, fish, ani- of surface water runoff can run into the
mals and people; which is why dispos- storm drain. For example, when a ve-
ing of pollutants into the street, gutter, hicle is washed on the driveway the wa-
storm drain or directly into the lake is ter, dirt and grime that is on the car and
prohibited by law and can result in stiff driveway ends up in the storm drain and
penalties. Canyon Lake’s Rules and eventually into the lake. It’s important to
Regulations pertaining to lake contami- keep vehicles well-maintained and free PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
nation states, “All members shall be re- of leaks and spills.
sponsible for protection of the shoreline Residents can also help by properly
and the waters of the lake. They must disposing of animal waste, minimizing What goes into the storm drains in Canyon Lake is carried untreated into the lake. Anything
avoid dumping of debris or spillage of runoff by not over watering the lawn, other than pure rain water is a potential contaminate that degrades the water quality.
solids or liquid contaminants, which keeping the lawn well-maintained and
could enter or drain into the lake.” free of leaves and clippings that could the storm drain. tection Agency website at water.epa.
Canyon Lake also has a National Pol- end up in the drain and by not dispos- Additional information can be found gov. To report illegal storm drain dis-
lutant Discharge Elimination System ing of any chemicals or pollutants in on the United States Environmental Pro- posal, call 1-800-506-2555.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOE KAMASHIAN

PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE Brandon Mojarro, left, is the reigning champion of the Canyon Lake City Golf Champi-
onship men’s division. Brandon is picture with Glenn Miller, a representative of Senator
Jeff Stone’s office.

The new block wall along Goetz Road is expected to be completed in September. City, POA to host CL
Goetz Road block wall City Golf Championship

Men and women of all levels are golf with cart, prize money and Sun-
construction continues invited to participate in the annual day awards lunch. The deadline to
register is Sept. 25. Entry forms are
Canyon Lake City Golf Champion-
Tee times are from 7:30 to 9:30 country club.
Construction is moving along on the completed in September. ship on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. available at the Golf Pro Shop at the
new block wall along Goetz Road. The The wall will provide more security a.m. The entry fee is $125 for non- For more information, visit
construction of the wall portion is ex- and better sound attenuation for nearby annual members and $60 for annual canyonlakecountryclub.com, email
pected to be completed this month. An residents. The POA Board of Directors members. canyonlakecitychampionship@
anti-graffiti coating will be applied after approved funding for the project in the The entry fee includes two days of gmail.com, or call 951-246-1782.
the concrete cures. The project will be amount of $270,725.81.

THE FRIDAY FLYER

Volume 39 Number 32 Publisher......................................................Chuck Golding Office Manager/Classifieds ................Gina Wells, ext. 221
The Friday Flyer (USPS 006-865) is published weekly every Editor...............................................Donna Ritchie, ext. 228 Mailroom ..........................................Kelli Fischer, ext. 235
Friday by GOLDING PUBLICATIONS, 31558 Railroad Canyon Editorial Assistant...........................MacKenzie Dore, ext. 229 Annual weekly subscription rates are $12.00 a year for subscriptions
Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (244-1966). The appearance of Teen Columnist.....................................Spencer Massicot mailed within the County of Riverside and $75.00 all others.
advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, Columnists.......................................Ron and Leigh Martel, Periodical Postage Paid at Perris, California.
does not constitute endorsement of the advertised products,
services or opinions by GOLDING PUBLICATIONS. GOLDING Betty Williams, Pat Van Dyke, Kerry Keith, Kellie Welty,
PUBLICATIONS claims no liability for said advertisements. Dave Dain, Ken Cable, Weatherman Pat Elliano Postmaster: Send address changes to THE FRIDAY FLYER,
Sales Manager.................................Greg Golding, ext. 232 31558 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587.
Newspaper Office ........................................951-244-1966 Advertising Executive.............................Marti Norris, ext. 226 ©2019—All contents copyrighted by Golding Publications.
FAX ..............................................................951-244-2748 Advertising Executive.......................Lynda Hoffman, ext. 223
E-mail (articles)................ news@goldingpublications.com Advertising Executive..........................MG Morrison, ext. 224
E-mail (ads) .......................ads@goldingpublications.com Production Manager.............................Amritha Sudhakaran