It’s World Water Day! A day that reminds us the importance of, and to advocate for, the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Today is also a very special day for us. Project Clean Water launched on World Water Day 2021! Our goal since the beginning has been to raise awareness and spread knowledge about stormwater …
March 20-26 is annual Fix a Leak Week! Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Runoff from outdoor leaks can be especially harmful to the environment—carrying pollutants such as pet waste, trash, yard waste, fertilizers and pesticides into storm drains, affecting our watersheds. The good news: there are so many …
Find out what materials you should use to stay eco-friendly and minimize waste during the holiday season. Author: Karlene Chavis Published: 6:51 PM PST December 5, 2022 Updated: 3:45 PM PST December 6, 2022 Original Article: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/earth8/minimize-your-holiday-waste/509-dddc9ef2-4ef0-4182-a103-edd504da25c0 SAN DIEGO — The holidays are here, and with numerous parties and gifts expected this month, waste will …
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On America Recycles Day—November 15—Project Clean Water stopped by Fox 5 to do a recycling quiz on some commonly used items. Key takeaways from the visit: Make sure you read your packages! Some items, like mailers or plastic grocery bags, might have a recycle symbol with additional disposal instructions like store drop-off. Pay attention to …
The holidays are almost here! Make sure your celebrations are merry, bright and stormwater-friendly with these tips: Heading out for holiday shopping? Remember your reusable bag! When plastic bags are not disposed of properly, they can clog up our storm drains. We recommend keeping a reusable bag or two in your car so you always …
Did you know that the United States is home to more than 250,000 rivers? Rivers don’t just carry water from place to place—they play a major role in supporting the overall health and wellbeing of our ecosystem: they drain rainwater, create energy and provide food and habitats for plants and animals. The rivers in San …
This month, Project Clean Water had the opportunity to share eight common stormwater pollutants and what we can do to keep them out of our waterways in the San Diego Union-Tribune: 1. Trash & litter: Make sure anything you throw away is securely disposed of in a lidded trash or recycling bin. 2. Irrigation runoff: …
This month, we officially kicked off our Dude! Be Cool. Don’t Dump. campaign to encourage the proper disposal of unwanted bulky items (such as mattresses, chairs, tires, appliances, etc.) to prevent stormwater pollution. The campaign seeks to create greater awareness about how to prevent, report and eliminate unwanted bulky items by providing a centralized point …
Ready to get your hands dirty? Here are sustainable gardening tips to get you through drought conditions The Water Conservation Garden is a great place to get inspired and learn tips through classes. This article is written by: Author: Karlene Chavis Published: 6:57 PM PDT August 8, 2022 Updated: 7:27 PM PDT August 8, 2022 …
There are many amazing people in San Diego County who are making a positive difference in their communities and working hard to help reduce stormwater pollution. In recognition of their incredible work, Project Clean Water is celebrating and highlighting these special individuals. Meet this week’s Everyday Stormwater Superhero! Shannon is currently the Vice President of …