Clean Water Program
Protecting Alameda County Water Resources for Over 20 years. Working with agencies from around Alameda County, the Clean Water program facilitates local compliance with the Clean Water Act. We foster a culture of stewardship of our local water resources.
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Residents - Storm Drains
The Connection between Your Neighborhood and the Bay. Everyday actions can adversely affect creeks, wetlands and the Bay. You can help by adopting simple practices to prevent pollution at home, especially when gardening, cleaning and maintaining your car.
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Businesses
Quick Tips for your Business. Simple changes to your operations and maintenance can help you comply with local regulations. The Clean Water Program makes it easy.
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Teachers
Inspire the Next Generation. Bring the water pollution prevention message to the classroom with Clean Water Program's free resources.
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Watersheds
Did you know you live in a watershed? Surprisingly, Alameda County's network of creeks, wetlands and the Bay extends into everyone's backyard. Even if you don't see any water in your neighborhood, you are still connected to the Bay.
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Welcome to the Clean Water Program
Healthy Creeks, Wetlands and Bay
Working with agencies from around Alameda County, the Clean Water program facilitates local compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. We foster a culture of stewardship of our local creeks, wetlands and the Bay. Alameda County homes and businesses are connected to these important waters through the network of stormdrains found in every neighborhood.
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31 May2022

Free Webinar Series: Bring in the Pollinators

Written by Clean Water Editor. Posted in News

Bring in the Pollinators

In addition to bees and butterflies, other plant pollinators like insects, birds, and mammals are vital to sustaining our food supply and ecosystems. Learn who these garden visitors are and how to create environments to attract and protect them. See the wide variety of nectar and pollen-rich flowers you can plant in your garden to support them throughout the seasons. If you are looking to invite more pollinators to your garden, this is the program for you! Ideal for any level of gardeners.

Join our free webinar
on Thursday, June 9, 5-6 PM (PT)

Recording Available- click here to view

About the Series:

Throughout the 2022 growing season, the Clean Water Program is offering free monthly webinars about organic gardening and non-toxic pest control, in association with Our Water Our World. Classes are presented by Suzanne Bontempo and Charlotte Canner, both certified Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advocates.

Don't miss future webinars: Sign up for Clean Water News and follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to get notified of upcoming classes. You can find recordings of past webinars and more on our YouTube channel.

28 Apr2022

Free Webinar Series: How to Get Rid of Garden Pests

Written by Clean Water Editor. Posted in News

How to Get Rid of Garden Pests

Join us for a special webinar about common spring pests in the garden and how to manage them without the use of harmful pesticides. You will learn how to identify, reduce or even prevent common problem pests in the garden and home, including leaf sucking insects, slugs, rodents and more! This class is for all levels of gardeners.

Join our free webinar
on Thursday, May 12, 5-6 PM (PT)

Recording Available - click here to view

About the Series:

Throughout the 2022 growing season, the Clean Water Program is offering free monthly webinars about organic gardening and non-toxic pest control, in association with Our Water Our World. Classes are presented by Suzanne Bontempo and Charlotte Canner, both certified Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advocates.

Don't miss future webinars: Sign up for Clean Water News and follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to get notified of upcoming classes. You can find recordings of past webinars and more on our YouTube channel.

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