More than 100 students from the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board are participating in the Yellow Fish Road Program to raise awareness about stormwater pollution.
Between May 20 and June 13 the students will paint yellow fish near storm drains with the messsage "Rainwater Only" to remind residents that anything entering the sewer flows directly into the local waterways untreated. Yellow Fish Road is a program offered by the national non-profit Freshwater Conservation
Canada, formerly Trout Unlimited Canada.
Students will also be distributing fish-shaped brochures to nearby households, highlighting the importance of preventing pollutants such as soaps, fertilizers, oils, and pet waste from entering storm drains.
Painting activities will take place around three HSCDSB schools. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and slow down when students are painting on or near the roads.These activities are expected to take place during school hours, anywhere from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., approximately.
Participating schools include:
- St. Basil Catholic School, 250 St Georges Ave E.
- St. Paul Catholic School, 78 Dablon St.
- St. Mary’s French Immersion, 124 Gibbs St.
"This partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Freshwater Conservation Canada gives students the chance to bring their classroom learning to life," said HSCDSB ChairSandra Turco. "Students are exploring local ecosystems and taking meaningful action to protect our waterways. By becoming environmental stewards, they're not just learning about sustainability, they're living it—growing into informed, responsible citizens who care deeply about protecting our environment."
“For the third year, the City has valued the opportunity to partner with local schools to bring this event to life,” added Sustainability Coordinator with the City of Sault Ste. Marie Emily Cormier. “By raising awareness about the importance of protecting our waterways, we are helping to safeguard both aquatic ecosystems and overall water quality.”