Contra Costa Clean Water Program

Bring your delicate plants inside where it’s warm! When it’s cold, plants such as succulents, geraniums or dahlias are safer inside than they will be outside. If fertilizing any of your plants, wait for 24 hours before or after rain to prevent yard chemicals from entering our local waters.

Your home could be filled with hazardous waste that should not be thrown away normally. These everyday items include motor oil, paint, bleach, aerosols, and electronics. Visit https://www.cccleanwater.org/comm/household-hazardous-waste for a list of facilities where you can dispose free of charge!

Keep our #ContraCostaCounty native animals safe! Dumped materials make their way into #watersheds a crucial habitat for our local animals, like this cunning gray fox. Report illegal dumping to keep this critter’s home clean! Call 1-800-NO DUMPING (1-800-663-8674).

Mount Diablo is a local favorite for #ContraCostaCounty and #BayArea residents. Want to get to know the #MountDiablo mountain range in a new way? Check out Save Mount Diablo's new series, Diablo Range Revealed. With information about the best post-fire wildflower displays and how to live sustainably in a fire-prone California, you won’t want to miss an episode.

Martin Luther King Jr. was not only a leader of civil rights, but he was also an advocate for environmental justice. His work inspired the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Clean Water Act of 1972, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Take time today to celebrate his legacy and accomplishments.

Interested in a career in #sustainability? Check out Sustainable Contra Costa's FREE Climate Careers Chat on January 28th! This interactive panel will feature two industry professionals in sustainability and #conservation, sharing their education and career pathways. You’ll even have the chance to participate in a live Q&A session! Visit http://bit.ly/ClimateCareerChat to learn more and sign up. #CleanWater #watershed #cccleanwater

Already thinking about the spring growing season? Consider replacing your current pesticides with non-toxic, eco-friendly products. Visit https://www.cccleanwater.org/community/home-garden for less toxic gardening solutions.

How does stormwater affect the environment? Stormwater runoff can push excess nutrients from fertilizers, pet waste and other pollutants into our creeks, the Bay, and Delta. Keep our waters clean! Learn how at: https://www.cccleanwater.org/

We fully support our next generation of sustainable leaders! Sustainable Leaders in Action is a 100% youth-run leadership group, working to educate #ContraCostaCounty residents about a more sustainable lifestyle and encourage cleaner living in our communities. Their monthly e-newsletter is filled with information about environmental issues and features an Action of the Month. Sign up today! http://bit.ly/SustainableLeadersNewsletter Sustainable Contra Costa