Protect. Restore. Educate.
Santa Clara Valley
Urban Runoff
Pollution Prevention Program
Nationally-acclaimed stormwater management association.
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About SCVURPPP
The Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP or Program) is an association of thirteen cities and towns in Santa Clara Valley, the County of Santa Clara, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District that share a common National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) municipal stormwater permit to discharge stormwater to South San Francisco Bay. The Program and member agencies implement pollution prevention, source control, monitoring and outreach programs aimed at reducing pollution in stormwater runoff, protecting water quality and beneficial uses of San Francisco Bay and Santa Clara Valley creeks and rivers. The Program also promotes valuing stormwater as an important resource. Since 1993, the Program and member agencies have received a variety of national awards in recognition of their programs and efforts.
Restore
Elements
Green Stormwater Infastructure
Reducing the quantity of water and pollutants flowing into storm drains and local creeks.
New Developement & Redevelopment
Projects that improve, protect and treat urban runoff.
Water Quality Monitoring
Collecting water quality data in order to evaluate the health of local waterways.
Construction Site Control
To prevent construction site discharges of pollutants into storm drains.
Public Education & Outreach
This multi-year, multi-faceted outreach campaign raises awareness about protecting watersheds and preventing stormwater pollution.
Trash Reduction
Reducing trash pollution in local creeks, rivers and the San Francisco Bay is a high priority for municipal agencies in the Santa Clara Valley.
PCBs & Mercury Reduction
One source of these contaminants today is urban stormwater. To help, Santa Clara Valley municipal agencies have used innovative, effective control measures to reduce pollution at-the-source.
Pesticide Toxicity Reduction
To protect local communities, SCVURPPP and its member agencies work together to reduce local pesticide use on municipal properties and public lands.
Educate
Our Outreach Programs
SCVURPPP provides the following outreach information on the Watershed Watch website, at public events, and in educational programs:
- Educational Programs
- Public Events
- Media Advertising
Green Streets
Informs residents about how to integrate Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and Low Impact Development features into their own yards and landscapes.
Safe Fish Consumption
California’s Guide to Eating Fish and Shellfish from San Francisco Bay brochure informs residents and fishermen on the mercury risks of eating certain types of Bay fish.
Media Advertising
Advertisements on TV, radio and digital media to promote less-toxic pest management, green streets, litter prevention, car washing, & proper disposal of household hazardous waste.
Less-Toxic Pest Control
To help hardware, retail and nursery customers choose safer pest control products, SCVURPPP maintains less-toxic pest management literature and labels less-toxic products on shelves.
South Bay Green Gardens
The South Bay Green Gardens Program is a joint effort between SCVURPPP & the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Technical Advisory Committee to help gardeners conserve water, prevent pollution and promote healthy soils.
Watershed Watchers
Conducts activities that build watershed awareness and encourage pollution prevention habits. Boy/Girl Scout troops, youth groups, families and others have participated in marsh walks, gardening events, and wildlife-watching activities.
