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September: Coastal Cleanup

By Paige Copenhaver | September 1, 2024 | 0 Comments

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 […]

August is National Water Quality Month!

By Paige Copenhaver | August 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Design for Clean Water: Stormwater Pollution Challenge

By Paige Copenhaver | July 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

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. […]

2024 Earth Month Events

By Chelsea McGimpsey | March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Fix a Leak Week 2024

By Chelsea McGimpsey | March 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Keep Runoff in Check

By Chelsea McGimpsey | October 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Get Water Wise with Irrigation Rebates and Upgrades

By Chelsea McGimpsey | October 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Project Clean Water Reminds San Diego County “Trash Free Starts with Me” on CBS8

By Chelsea McGimpsey | August 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

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 […]

August is National Water Quality Month!

By Chelsea McGimpsey | August 9, 2023 | 0 Comments

It’s National Water Quality month! This month, as we enjoy the last weeks of summer at our beaches, lakes and rivers, we also reflect on all of the ways we can keep our water ways clean and free of debris so we can enjoy them year-round. Here are some ways you can keep your water […]

Go trash free this summer!

By Chelsea McGimpsey | July 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

Project Clean Water is proud to have kicked off another campaign this summer on ways you can keep your community trash and litter free. Did you know: Each year, around 500,000 POUNDS OF LITTER AND TRASH enter San Diego’s waterways? This poses a persistent pollution problem. The good news: There are actions you can start […]