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She gave us all those storm-drain plaques with the fish on them

By adamg on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 11:46am

The Dorchester Reporter interviews Elisa Speranza, who, as a BWSC project manager, came up with the idea of labeling storm drains with where things poured in them wind up, to try to convince people not to dump motor oil and stuff in them.

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By anon on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 2:27pm.

Love those plaques. Growing up it was common to see people change their own oil and dump it in the sewer. So glad times have changed!

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By Ellen on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 3:51pm.

Thank you for sharing this information. Elisa should be recognized for her great contribution to a cleaner harbor. She is a true nature hero.

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By Fish Oil Salesman on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 3:56pm.

But olive and soybean oil makes those little fish in cans and sections of tuna so yummy!

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By BostonDog on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 4:40pm.

I've always liked those plaques.

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By anon on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 7:56pm.

The technical name is Fishplate

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By baustin on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 8:50pm.

I'm glad it wasn't just a pipe dream.

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By anon on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 10:46pm.

They certainly make the city more beautiful and interesting.

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By anon on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 5:17am.

I agree that it's a cool idea.

Are there any data or analysis showing they're effective?

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By anon on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 6:52am.

now they use plastic stickers.

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