What does CURB mean in BANKING

The purpose of CURB is to improve water quality by removing pollutants from rivers and the surrounding beaches. It works towards restoring rivers back to their natural state so they can support healthy wildlife and aquatic life while also providing clean drinking water.

CURB projects are run by local governments, non-profit organizations, community groups and other volunteers. Projects can range in size depending on the extent of contamination that needs to be addressed.

CURB helps reduce pollution by removing pollutants directly from riverbanks as well as decreasing sedimentation levels which can lead to a decrease in harmful algal blooms or bacteria growth in the river. In addition, by improving conditions along the river banks, it helps reduce runoff from nearby land areas carrying contaminants into waterways during storm events.

CURB projects target a wide range of pollutants including but not limited to chemicals, fertilizers, oil and grease runoff, sewage residue and debris such as plastic waste and discarded containers which often find their way into rivers.

People who are interested in helping with a CURB project can contact the local government or non-profits that manage it to find out how they can help with cleaning up litter or pollutants around rivers or at beach sites near them. Volunteering can also include helping with organizing educational events focused on river conservation topics or raising funds for materials needed for the clean up effort.