What are some examples of Environmental Crimes?
Violations may not always be obvious, but some signs of violations may include: • Containers or drums that appear to be abandoned (for example, you find them in a forest, along a roadside or otherwise in a place where it appears they do not belong), especially if they are corroded or leaking. • Discolored and/or stressed or dying plant life. • Visible sheens on the ground or in the water. • Foul smelling or strange looking emissions. Look for odd activities, such as: • A truck dumping materials into a swale, ditch, canal, manhole, sewer drain, etc. • A truck unloading drums at odd hours or in odd places. • A person burying drums on business or residential property. • Where can I volunteer to help keep my community clean? There are many organizations that promote a clean environment.
