Elements

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Green Stormwater Infastructure

Reducing the quantity of water and pollutants flowing into storm drains and local creeks.

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New Developement & Redevelopment

Projects that improve, protect and treat urban runoff.

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Water Quality Monitoring

Collecting water quality data in order to evaluate the health of local waterways.

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Construction Site Control

To prevent construction site discharges of pollutants into storm drains.

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Public Education & Outreach

This multi-year, multi-faceted outreach campaign raises awareness about protecting watersheds and preventing stormwater pollution.

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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.

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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.

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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.