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About Project Clean Water

Project Clean Water was initiated in July 2000 to provide a broad and inclusive forum for exploring water quality issues of regional significance. Much of the focus during our first two years was on establishing a visible forum to discuss issues of shared concern, to find consensus solutions to priority problems, and to characterize baseline conditions in the region’s watersheds. This work was primarily carried out by Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) and numerous, ad hoc technical workgroups. Annual Clean Water Summits, a focal point of stakeholder participation, have provided an important opportunity to explore the issue of the day and validate and fine-tune the priorities and directions of Project Clean Water working bodies.

In response to input provided by participants, organizational changes were put into place in 2004 to streamline the overall Project Clean Water process and to focus more closely on the issues of greatest interest to stakeholders. Through discussion that occurred at the Watershed Protection TAC, the County of San Diego, the San Diego County Water Authority and the City of San Diego Water Department agreed to form a Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) which was needed to fund and develop an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the San Diego Region. The Watershed Protection TAC became the first stakeholder group supporting the development of this Plan.

Today, Project Clean Water serves as a resource both to government agencies and to the general public. In 2013, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issued an updated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm and Sewer System (MS4) Permit Order No. R9-2013-0001 (as amended by Order Nos. R9-2015-0001 and R9-2015-0100), which requires those agencies operating under the permit to create and maintain a Regional Clearinghouse that provides the public with information regarding area water quality and efforts to protect it. This information was made accessible via Project Clean Water, which allows for additional cooperation and coordination between Copermittees to supplement and enhance water quality outcomes.

News

March 22 is World Water Day!

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 …

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Fix a Leak Week

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 …

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Project Clean Water Shares Holiday Recycling Tips with CBS 8

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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Project Clean Water Workgroup Meeting – 03.15.2023 – Regular Meeting 1:00 pm
Project Clean Water Workgroup Meeting – 03.15.2023 – Regular Meeting @ County Operations Center, 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123, 4th Floor, Room #472 + Virtual MS Teams
Mar 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join online at: MS Teams Meeting ID: 212 954 129 985 Passcode: 8CdbUs Or call in (audio only): +1 213-336-0348,,863888682# Phone Conference ID: 863 888 682# Agenda Here: https://projectcleanwater.org/download/project-clean-water-workgroup-meeting-03-15-2023-regular-meeting/
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San Dieguito and Los Peñasquitos WMA WQIP Workgroup Meeting – 03.16.2023 – Regular Meeting 10:00 am
San Dieguito and Los Peñasquitos WMA WQIP Workgroup Meeting – 03.16.2023 – Regular Meeting @ Virtual Event
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting Info: Virtual Conference Call – MS Teams r call in (audio only) 1 (323) 813-7079 Meeting Agenda: https://projectcleanwater.org/download/san-dieguito-and-los-penasquitos-wma-wqip-workgroup-03-16-2023-regular-meeting/
Program Planning Subcommittee Meeting – 03.16.2023 – Regular Meeting 1:30 pm
Program Planning Subcommittee Meeting – 03.16.2023 – Regular Meeting @ County Operations Center, 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123, 4th Floor, Room #472 + Virtual MS Teams
Mar 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Join online at: MS Teams Or call in (audio only): +1 619-343-2539,,790558746# Phone Conference ID: 790 558 746# Agenda Here: https://projectcleanwater.org/download/program-planning-subcommittee-meeting-03-16-2023-regular-meeting/
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San Diego Bay and Tijuana River Watersheds Monthly Meeting 10:00 am
San Diego Bay and Tijuana River Watersheds Monthly Meeting
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting is via conference call/screen share only.  An agenda with details will be distributed before the meeting. Meeting Agenda: https://projectcleanwater.org/download/san-diego-bay-tijuana-river-wma-wqip-workgroup-03-21-2023-regular-meeting/
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San Diego River IO Human Sources – Investigative Order No. 2019-0014 – Steering Committee Meeting 9:00 am
San Diego River IO Human Sources – Investigative Order No. 2019-0014 – Steering Committee Meeting @ County Operations Center, 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123, 4th Floor, Room #472 + Virtual Zoom
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82729562238?pwd=N3Vjem80MU5FK29SZ0lrVEZqQlRVUT09 Meeting ID: 827 2956 2238 Passcode: 061090 One tap mobile +16694449171,,82729562238#,,,,*061090# US +16699006833,,82729562238#,,,,*061090# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 669 444 9171 US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjx2N7O9P Meeting Agenda: https://projectcleanwater.org/download/sdr-investigative-order-no-r9-2019-0014-meeting-03-30-2023-steering-committee-meeting/
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