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.
Clean Water Program Alameda County

28 Sep2021

Free Webinar: Enjoy the Water!

Written by Clean Water Editor. Posted in News

Visit, Explore and Protect Your Local Watersheds

There are many places in Alameda County to enjoy the water - creeks, lakes, estuaries and the Bay. In this webinar, four local community group speakers will highlight some of their favorite places to hike, fish, kayak, camp and more.

Join our free webinar
on Thursday, October 7, 5-6 PM (PT)
Recording Now Available

Learn how our water is connected, and how to protect the beauty all around us! We'll hear from the East Bay Regional Park District, Latino Outdoors, Friends of Sausal Creek and I Heart Oakland & Alameda Estuary.

23 Sep2021

Free Webinar: Tap Into the Rain!

Written by Clean Water Editor. Posted in News

Make the Most of Rainwater for a Resilient and Beautiful Home

With drought the new normal, keeping as much rainwater on your property during the rainy season makes sense! Learn about rain barrels, rain gardens and permeable pavers--all great ways for homeowners to use rain to beautify your home and replenish thirsty soil, while reducing flooding, pollution and water use.

Join our free webinar on Thursday, September 23, 6-7PM
Recording & Resources Packet now available.

Welcome to the Clean Water Program

Free Webinar: Enjoy the Water!

Visit, Explore and Protect Your Local Watersheds

Free Webinar: Tap Into the Rain!

Make the Most of Rainwater for a Resilient and Beautiful Home

C.3 Technical Guidance Manual

Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit

Fiscal Year 20-21 Annual Report

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