52 Week Challenge, Week 20: Use reusable bags next time you go shopping. Single use bags are a widely known pollutant, and have many negative effects including environmental damage, harm to wildlife, stormwater pollution, and more. Reusable shopping bags are a simple solution to this global and local issue, and all it takes is a …
Many common products that we use in our daily lives contain potentially hazardous materials and require special care when disposed of. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains, or onto the ground. Remember, water that enters our storm drains is released into our rivers, lakes, and the ocean …
Storm drains are an important part of our infrastructure and help to keep rainfall, or stormwater, from flooding our streets and neighborhoods. However, rainwater and irrigation runoff wash pollutants, trash and chemicals into our storm drains. Stormwater is untreated – meaning it runs directly into our oceans, rivers and waterways along with anything else it …
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Did you know you can “harvest” rainwater? In fact, harvesting rainwater helps conserve water and protect our waterways from stormwater pollution. One way you can harvest rainwater is with a rain barrel. When connected to a roof downspout, a rain barrel can capture and store roof runoff that can then be used for gardening and …
Pollution prevention gardening is all about smart, sustainable gardening that uses greener methods and fewer chemicals to help reduce stormwater pollution. It’s a healthier, more cost-effective style of gardening that focuses on enhancing, nourishing and protecting the local environment. If you choose to plant fruits and veggies, you get the added benefit of growing and …
Stormwater pollution is one of the most persistent threats to San Diego’s water quality. Stormwater is untreated – meaning that it travels directly into our rivers, lakes, and the ocean, along with any pollutants it may pick up along the way. The facts are relatively simple – but what are some of the actual effects …
Test your clean water awareness! Take our Clean Water Knowledge quiz and see how many questions you can answer correctly. Helpful Links and Articles: What is a Watershed? Learn more about Water-Wise Rebates Summer Beach Clean Up Tips Report Pollution Tool San Diego’s Watersheds 52 Ways to Love Your Water Pledge Thanks for taking the …
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The sun is out and with San Diego opening up visitors and residents alike will be heading to the beach, parks, hiking trails and other outdoor spots in greater numbers – which unfortunately means more trash and litter that can end up in our water. Here are some summer trash tips to help keep our …
52 Week Pledge, Action #8: Visit a tide pool and create an image or art piece inspired by your visit. A tidepool is a pocket of seawater that can be found in the ocean’s intertidal zone (where the land meets the sea). Here in San Diego, we are lucky to have a vast number of …
Week Five: Check with your local government agency for rebate programs Did you read that right? Yep, it’s true – you can help the environment, conserve water, and save money all at the same time. Read on for tips to help you be good to the planet and to your wallet. 1. Cut down on …