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04/22/2026

Earth Day is a reminder that every action we take—on the ground, in the field, and in our communities—impacts the health of our environment and our water.

From protecting stormwater to preserving natural resources, small, consistent efforts create lasting change.

Celebrate Earth Day with us and continue the mission. Take 10% off our PUDLE Gear Earth Day line—hurry, sale ends today.

04/22/2026

The first issue of Stormwater Defenders Dispatch is officially LIVE!

We're excited to launch the very first issue of our new quarterly magazine designed to make stormwater education fun, visual, and engaging for young readers - while also giving families, educators, municipalities, MS4 programs, and outreach teams a creative new resource to use in their communities.

Read the first issue here:
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Inside the first issue:

- stormwater and clean water education

- fun activities and puzzles

- real-world environmental learning

- colorful, action-packed visuals kids will love

The first TWO issues are free!

After that, Stormwater Defenders Dispatch will move to a subscription model, with more details coming soon.

Sign up for future issues here:

https://mailchi.mp/6d26559f5bcf/sign-up-for-the-defenders-dispatch?fbclid=IwdGRjcARV2YhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe8Vab2ETRhql0rLNLLmoXpK_q4zgqONoqohKQwy6ngjujxcg_K0JehzWCVPo_aem_d-TbUYZJTXKM51ov7Tzqdw

Help us inspire the next generation of Water Heroes and bring stormwater education to life.

10/05/2025

This week, we’re celebrating the unsung heroes of clean water — from storm drains and rain gardens to the people who keep our rivers, lakes, and oceans healthy.

This year, we’re adding something special: National Salmon Day (Oct. 8)!
Salmon are more than iconic wildlife — they’re a symbol of how stormwater impacts ecosystems. Clean streets and clear drains mean healthier streams and stronger salmon runs.

Stay tuned for a week of fun activities, including stormwater facts you may not have known, free coloring pages for families, photo challenges to show off your community's stormwater pride, videos and tips you can use at home, and more!


Mark your calendars — it’s time to learn, share, and celebrate the small actions that make a big difference for our watersheds.

09/11/2025

We remember. If you can't attend in person, join your heart with ours to support, remember, and honor those who lost and gave their lives on that day.

07/23/2025

PUDLE Gear and the Stormwater Defenders have your next PO&E event covered! Contact us today to see how we can customize our products to help you spread your message. [email protected], or call 206-227-5894.

Introducing our vibrant Square Stormwater Defenders Sticker Rolls, the perfect way to add a pop of personality to your projects. These stickers boast bright, crisp colors that make any design stand out, ideal for personalizing gifts, team building, special events and classroom. Made from durable BOP...

07/16/2025

Municipalities, School Districts, and Teaching & Learning Departments: this is for you! PUDLE Outreach has customizable K-12 Environmental Science curriculums just for you! Featuring our own Stormwater Defenders, take their story and make it yours, for your kids, in your geography. We'll help you! Learn more about this groundbreaking, exciting, and FUN new way to teach, learn, and grow at www.PUDLEoutreach.com!

Contact [email protected] for questions, or call (472) 259-2792 to speak with our PUDLE Outreach team.

07/12/2025

💦💦💦Make a splash with YOUR outreach program with PUDLE Gear Custom!

Go to www.PUDLEgearCustom.com, select the artwork you want, choose your item, and send us your Municipality or Company logo along with your form. Tell us about your event, and we'll put together awesome products for you and your team or event!

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07/08/2025

All of us at PUDLE Gear stand with the families who have been devastated by the Texas Floods. This month we are donating a portion of our proceeds directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief program. The people of Kerr County know where help is needed most. You can support them too. The link below from a local TV station lists several ways you can help. We can't be there in person, but we can support the men and women working tirelessly to rescue, reunite, and restore. Our hearts are with you all.
Thank you.

https://www.kbtx.com/2025/07/06/how-help-texas-communities-impacted-by-flooding/

07/07/2025

July is Lakes Appreciation Month. Did you know that water that goes into those storm drains on the side of the road don't go to treatment? That's right. They go straight to local rivers, lakes, and streams. PUDLE Gear's mission is to Prevent Unauthorized Discharge through Learning and Education, so this month we will focus on doing just that--because we appreciate our Lakes and we want to keep the clean and clear for everyone!

06/18/2025

We're at the NEBC Conference in Portland today. Many of you are asking for this flyer in digital format. Here it is: the PUDLE Outreach K-12 Program. Please reach out if you would like it in pdf.

Visit www.PUDLEoutreach.com for more information. The website has free downloads, too--fun little activities for kids, or to do with the kids. We have great resources for teachers looking for science curriculum and activities for all grades. We intentionally designed these programs to be customizable, because stormwater in WA is different from stormwater in CO, or FL, or TX. Stormwater is not a one size fits all event, and the goal is to make our programs and curriculum relevant to where it is taught. Take a look and then let us know how we can customize to fit your needs.

Email: [email protected], or call 206-227-5894.

05/30/2025

Greetings, Stormwater Defenders! Behold, the winners of the MuniCon green screen photo contest: Kathryn Thomason as Ion-X and Alec Snow as Sergeant Stormwater (he must have won the arm wrestling contest against Spectro to get Gancho the Grate Hook). Congratulations and well done on a successful photo mission. Oldcastle--way to represent!

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