Week Four: Visit ProjectCleanWater.org and use “Find My Watershed” to discover which watershed you live in If you’ve been following Project Clean Water, you’ve probably heard us use the term “watershed” here and there… and if you’re not familiar, you may be wondering what exactly a watershed is? A watershed is any land area that […]
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On World Water Day, (March 22nd), we joined together with our nonprofit partners, individual supporters and dignitaries for the official public launch of Project Clean Water. During the socially distanced gathering at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, we celebrated the holiday and united under the cause of cleaner water for San Diego County. Attendees created
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The San Diego River Watershed Management Area (SDR WMA) jurisdictions are performing an update of the SDR WMA Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP). The focus of the update is the incorporation of Famosa Slough Alternative Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The update of the San Diego River Watershed Management Area Water Quality Improvement Plan will
October Cleanup Events Brought to you by Project Clean Water partner I Love A Clean San Diego SUNSET SWEEP: Thursday Early Evening Community Cleanup Series Join I Love A Clean San Diego, San Diego Canyonlands, and Think Blue San Diego for a VIRTUALLY hosted litter cleanup! It is important to stay safe and avoid group gatherings right now, so
The San Dieguito Watershed Management Area (WMA) Responsible Agencies are performing an update of the San Dieguito WMA Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP). The update has focused on the upper portions of the watershed, specifically the potential impairment of the municipal and domestic supply beneficial use at Lake Hodges Reservoir due to the presence of
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The San Dieguito Watershed Management Area (WMA) Responsible Agencies are performing an update of the San Dieguito WMA Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) and are releasing the document for a 30-day public review. The WQIP update has focused on the upper portions of the watershed, specifically the potential impairment of the municipal and domestic supply
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The following minor edits were made to the May 2018 Model BMP Design Manual: Section 1.3, Table 1-2, Page 1-6. Applicability of Permanent, Post-Construction Storm Water Requirements. Removed “Maintenance activities that are part of a larger master planning effort…” Section 1.4.1.(f), Page 1-9. New or redevelopment projects that result in the disturbance of one or
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Flushing Do’s and Don’ts Did you know that wipes, paper towels and similar products, when flushed down toilets, do not break down properly and can cause significant problems for our sewer system and treatment plants? And don’t be fooled by those products labeled as ‘flushable’ – they are not compatible with sewer systems, the material
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An update to the May 2018 Carlsbad Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) includes the Escondido Creek HMP Exemption. Documents related to the Carlsbad WQIP are available for download.
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A minor edit was made to the May 2018 Model BMP Design Manual (summary page i). The sentence below: “This updated manual replaces and supersedes the February 2016 manual and is effective May 15, 2016.” Now reads as following: “This updated manual replaces and supersedes the February 2016 manual.” Thus removing a typographical error. Also,
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