The Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) assists the Alameda County Unincorporated Area and Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s Clean Water Programs by coordinating their Public Information and Outreach Program. The Regional Water Quality Control Board mandates this program to raise awareness about the impacts of stormwater pollution in local communities, and to give local residents information on how they can help protect our watersheds and the Bay.

The work we do includes, but is not limited to:

• Attending local community events with a Clean Water Program outreach booth to educate local residents on what they can do around the home and garden to prevent stormwater pollution. Visit our booth at events like:

Castro Valley Fall Festival, Castro Valley

Science in the Park, Hayward

Niles Canyon Roll and Stroll, Sunol

Sunol Heritage Festival, Sunol

Hayward Street Fair, Hayward

San Lorenzo Village Homeowner’s Association Earth Day, San Lorenzo

Castro Valley High School Sustainability Fair, Castro Valley

• Organizing 10+ volunteer litter clean-ups each year with community beautification and water quality testing demonstration lessons. These efforts help keep our creeks and the Bay litter-free and reduces non-native invasive plants. Our annual community litter clean-up events include Coastal Cleanup Day, MLK Jr. Day of Service, and Earth Day.

• Hosting an annual watershed education poster contest for 3rd and 4th grade students in the Unincorporated Area of Alameda County.

• Creating engaging local stormwater pollution prevention outreach campaigns in the Unincorporated Area of the County featuring our mascots from the Fred and Izzy videos seen here.

• Playing an active role in the Countywide Clean Water Program Public Information and Participation committee with member cities and agencies in Alameda County to foster a culture of stewardship, educating residents and businesses alike on how to prevent stormwater pollution.

Primary Contact

Partners

Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program

Alameda Public Works, Castro Valley Eden Area Chamber of Commerce, Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley Sanitary District, Cherryland Library, Cherryland Community Association, City of Fremont, Earth Team, East Bay Regional Park District, Friends of San Lorenzo Creek, Hayward Area Recreation Department, San Lorenzo Library, San Lorenzo Village Homeowners Association, Supervisor Nate Miley, and more!