About Us
The Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership (SSQP) is a multi-jurisdictional
program made up of Sacramento County and the incorporated cities of Sacramento,
Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, and Rancho Cordova, educating and
encouraging the community to protect local waterways from the impacts of urban
run-off, which flows untreated from storm drains to creeks, streams and rivers.
What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is rain that flows over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground. In urban areas less rain is able to infiltrate into the ground, thus creating urban runoff and picking up pollutants along the way. Stormwater carries pollutants such as trash, pet waste, and garden chemicals into nearby storm drains, which eventually flows into waterways untreated. This harms the quality of our waterways.
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Ways to Protect Water
We need your help to protect our local waters!
Water pollution primarily comes from residents and you
are the most important solution to stormwater pollution.
Learn how you can help prevent stormwater pollution
and improve our community.
Mercury
Mercury is very toxic to people and wildlife, and some of its uses have resulted in widespread contamination of the environment. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.
Stop pollution at the source:
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Pesticides
Using less or non-toxic alternatives in your garden is important for a healthy garden, the beneficial bugs, our waterways, and our ecosystem. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.
Stop pollution at the source:
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Pet Waste
When pet waste is improperly disposed of, it can be picked up by stormwater runoff and washed into storm drains then directly to the river without being treated. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.
Stop pollution at the source:
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Trash
Litter from sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and nature areas eventually find its way into our rivers. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.
Stop pollution at the source:
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Events Calendar
- 26March 26, 2023
Sacramento Picks It Up - Davis and SPIU Road 32A Beautification, Day 2
Location: Landing area for road 32A on East Loop End
Time: 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Difficulty Level: 1 – 2For the state-wide Clean California Community Days, Davis Picks It Up, Sacramento Picks it Up & Yolo County are partnering to clean up Co Rd 32A.
We will meet in the landing area on 32A east loop end. We will split up into small groups & clean west toward Mace Blvd in Davis. Close parking is limited but extended parking is within walking distance. Watch for signs.
Please wear long pants, sturdy shoes & sunscreen. Surfaces are mostly level with some gravel & slopes. Safety vests are mandatory & will be provided.
Please bring a litter grabber tool & bucket. We will have some to loan out. Restrooms are NOT readily available – plan ahead. MUST BE 13 OR OLDER with an adult.
Yolo County will have a few of their crew to monitor & direct traffic for our safety.
“Yolo county roads are victims of litter & illegal dumping! Davis Picks It Up, Sacramento Picks It Up & Yolo County want to make a positive change! Join us to make our county roads reflect the beauty of our community!” The more volunteers, the more roadside we can clean up. Please plan to join us in this effort.Sacramento Picks It Up - 24th Street Clean-Up
Location: Two Rivers Cider Company (2701 Marina View Dr.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Event Name: 24th Street Clean-Up
Event kicks off at 9 a.m. with coffee and a light breakfast, then teams fan out to beautify 24th Street from about 24th Ave on up to the City College light rail stop and surrounding area as turnout allows. We’ll reconvene at noon at Two Rivers Cider to eat Burger Patch and have some fun.
Sacramento Picks It Up - McKinley Park Trash Dash
Location: McKinley Park (610 Alhambra Blvd)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Event Name: McKinley Park Trash Dash
Come out to our monthly Trash Dash at McKinley Park. We will meet by the Duck Pond. City Parks has donated trash grabbers and bags, and will have a dumpster for us to fill up with our haul. Come out and enjoy our beautiful park, meet some new friends and build community with us. This is a very family friendly event, and a great community service event for anyone needing volunteer hours.
Community Clean-up: Fair Oaks
Hosted by: American River Parkway Foundation
Date: Mar 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave, Fair Oaks, CA
Contact volunteer@arpf.org to participate in this event!
- 27March 27, 2023No events
- 28March 28, 2023No events
- 29March 29, 2023No events
- 30March 30, 2023No events
- 31March 31, 2023
Sacramento Picks It Up - Friday Morning Arcade Creek Clean-Up
Location: Arcade Creek Park (5613 Omni Drive)
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Difficulty Level: 2 – 5We will get into Arcade Creek and haul out a number of items including heavy items, so bring boots/waders and gloves. There are also areas around the creek that need attention, so if you don’t want to get wet, that’s ok. The difficulty level of this clean up is a 2-5, depending on the terrain you choose to work in.
- 01April 1, 2023No events
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