Project Clean Water

While Halloween decorations are as festive as they are frightening and fun, a lot of products we use to decorate our homes are made from single-use plastics that end up in landfills for years. This October, make the switch to multi-use and eco-friendly décor. Here’s how you can celebrate creatively and sustainably: Thrift Store Finds: […]

This month, Paige Copenhaver, Environmental Planner for the County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program and Project Clean Water representative, spoke with the San Diego Union-Tribune about the inspiration behind Project Clean Water’s Design Challenge. Stormwater pollution in San Diego is a pressing environmental matter. Common pollutants include: Garden chemicals getting washed into storm drains

Join us and our partners at I Love A Clean San Diego on September 21st for the monumental 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! Project Clean Water is thrilled to sponsor this countywide cleanup event, which spans over 100 sites across San Diego County. Here’s how you can make a difference: Volunteer at one of the

Clean water sources are vital to our everyday life and the ecosystems that rely on them. Here are some actions you can take this month to improve the water quality in your area: Join a cleanup event. Find a local cleanup event near you this month—the County of San Diego has a list of Stormwater

A Partnership for a Sustainable Future Project Clean Water and I Love A Clean San Diego, presented by BluPeak Credit Union, are excited to announce the “Design for Clean Water: Stormwater Pollution Challenge.” This design competition invites teams to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to mitigate stormwater pollution and improve water quality in San Diego.

Get ready to celebrate Earth Month with us in April: Saturday, April 13 South Bay Earth Day Bayfront Park, Chula Vista 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City of Chula Vista is hosting a FREE Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 13. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join in and visit

Every week, the average household wastes 180 gallons of water due to leaks—amounting to 9,400 gallons annually per household. You might ask yourself, “Why is this a big deal? Isn’t water good for the environment? The water from my lawn can’t be that bad.” Yes, although water is essential to our lives and the lifecycle

Get ready for wet weather ahead with Project Clean Water’s Irrigation Campaign! Every week, the average household wastes 180 gallons of water due to leaks—amounting to 9,400 gallons annually per household. Leaks might seem like a small inconvenience, but in reality runoff from outdoor leaks can carry pollutants like pet waste, trash, yard debris, and

It pays to be water smart! Upgrading your irrigation system can save you money and help prevent stormwater pollution. Check out these links below to water saving tips: Residents in San Diego County: Take advantage of water-saving technologies with San Diego County Water Authority’s residential rebates and programs—schedule a FREE Water Use Survey to make

Days spent out at the beach, on the trail or at a BBQ soaking up the last bit of summer sun in San Diego usually means the possibility of a lot of trash being left behind. This month, CBS8 caught up once again with Project Clean Water to get some more helpful tips of how