🌧️ Ever wonder where stormwater goes after it hits the ground? 🚗💧 From driveways to drains, the Stormwater Journey shows how everyday actions impact our water quality. Learn how YOU can help keep our waterways clean! #StormwaterJourney #CleanWaterStartsWithYou #FloridaWaters

💧Important reminder Stormwater runoff affects our local ecosystem -including the estuaries, wetlands & wildlife we work to protect at FGCU Let’s all🐾Pick up pet waste 🌱Use less fertilizer 🧹Don't hose driveways 🚫Never dump in storm drains Clean water starts with our actions!

Can plants save our beaches? Students team with faculty to dig for answers fgcu360.com/2025/11/13/can… via Florida Gulf Coast University

Stormwater Starts Here 🌧 Rain carries litter, fertilizer & pollutants straight to our waterways—untreated. Help protect our waters: ✔ Pick up pet waste ✔ Dispose of trash properly ✔ Avoid over-fertilizing ✔ Never dump in storm drains #ProtectOurWaters #OnlyRainDownTheDrain

🎄 Holiday Safety on Campus 🎄 Spread cheer, not hazards! ✅ Flame-resistant decor 🚫 No live greenery 💡 Inspect lights (UL-approved) 🕯 Skip real flames—use LED 🚪 Keep exits clear Dry trees + overloaded circuits = 🔥 Stay safe!

Even Santa puts SAFETY FIRST! He stopped by the EH&S Holiday Huddle this morning to spread some cheer.

Learning through crisis: FGCU hosts second annual ‘disaster’ simulation fgcu360.com/2025/11/25/lea… via Florida Gulf Coast University

🎁 Give the Gift of Clean Water! 🌊 Keep trash, chemicals & yard waste out of storm drains—every drop counts for Florida’s rivers & beaches. #CleanWaterFlorida #StormwaterMatters #ProtectOurWaterways #HolidayGreenTips #OnlyRainDownTheDrain

Heading out for winter break? Power down like a pro! 🔌 Unplug chargers & coffee makers, turn off lights, shut down computers, close blinds & set thermostats. Let’s make FGCU greener! 🌍💚 #FGCUSustainability #EnergySmartEagle

Spring classes are starting ✅ Find Your Carpool Match Save money, reduce traffic & help the planet by sharing the ride. 3 ways you can find nearby Eagles: 1. Use the Commute Connector App 👉 swflroads.com/commute-connec… 2. Reach Out to Classmates on Canvas 3. Tap Your Social Network

As we settle into the rhythm of the new semester, it’s a good moment to revisit some of the small habits that make a big difference in keeping our labs safe and efficient. Thank you for taking a few minutes to stay sharp on the essentials and help keep our campus community safe.

🌎✨ Join us for the next Campus Litter Clean-Up & Data Collection Sun 2/15 9AM Every piece of litter we remove helps prevent stormwater pollution. Keeping debris out of our drains means cleaner waterways & a healthier campus ecosystem. 💧🌿 RSVP: getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/12117699

🌎 Eagles! Join us Sun, Feb 15 at 9 AM for the next campus litter clean-up Every piece we collect helps prevent stormwater pollution (aka harmful substances transported by rainwater) and keeps our waterways clean. 💧♻️ RSVP: getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/12117699

This week’s Safety & Sustainability Scoop focuses on a key item we look for during our lab inspections: preventing electrical fires. Even small issues can create serious hazards if left unaddressed. Check your equipment setup to help keep our labs safe, efficient, and compliant.

Only rain down the drain! If you spot spills or anything unusual near a storm grate—oil, chemicals, paint, fuel, or dumped liquids—report it to EH&S. Don’t perform car maintenance on campus or pour drinks out near drains. Every action helps protect our waterways! 📷: Unknown

Let’s talk lab coats—the most misunderstood piece of PPE in the building. Whether you’re pipetting, pouring, flaming, fixing, or “just stepping in for a second,” your lab coat is doing quiet, heroic work in the background: protecting you from becoming an experiment gone wrong.

💧 Water Conservation Alert SFWMD has issued a Water Shortage Warning for our region. Help protect local water supplies: take shorter showers, turn off taps while brushing, run full loads, and report leaks. Small actions prevent stricter restrictions! sfwmd.gov/news-events/ne…

Flammable materials are common on campus—safe storage matters. This week’s Safety & Sustainability Scoop shares quick tips to help prevent fires and protect people, spaces, and research. One minute of reading can make a big difference!

Spill kits don’t check themselves! 😅 Take a fast readiness check to make sure your lab is stocked, safe, and spill‑ready. This week’s Safety & Sustainability Scoop has everything you need to know. 💚🧪 #FGCU #LabSafety #Sustainability

🌦️ Even without storms, stormwater matters - even during drought. Our dry spell means less dilution, a bigger “first flush” & more stress on waterways. Keeping drains clear & skipping fertilizer make a big difference. 💙 Protect our water & wildlife: sfwmd.gov/community-resi…