If there's a storm nearby or heading your way then take a shorter shower, or sometimes, it better to just skip a shower. The average shower uses over 17 gallons of water. You can make a big difference!

By letting it mellow, it means you aren't flushing your toilet an unnecessary amount of times. Believe it or not, a lot of water get's utilized within every flush. Help prevent CSOs and minimize how many times you flush per day.

What better excuse to not wash those dishes you've been trying to avoid. Putting off any activities that utilize a lot of water during a storm can be very efficient towards preventing CSOs!

There are many websites and accounts online that alert when is the right time to not shower, or put off the dishes because a storm is coming. Follow @combinedsewer for CSO alerts or online at CSO waterbody advisorys.

Tell other people what you've learned about CSOs! Make a post on social media or tell a friend. The more people know, the better!

Riverkeeper is an organization that's concerned about saving rivers and protecting NYC's waterways. They host educational coalition meetings, testify at public hearings, write letters/public comments, meet with elected officials. You can attend one of their public meetings by searching up their website.

Set up some green or blue infrastructure at your own home! Invest in a rain barrel or plant some flowers or trees around your house! Little things make a difference. 

There are many rallies that people hold in order to advocate for changing laws that will preserve NYCs water and save the environment. Make a change and join one!

SWIM Coalition is an organization that is trying to protect NY's waterways. They want to create swimmable and fishable waters through changing policies and empowering communities and stakeholders. You can become a apart of this or even donate today!