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.
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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
- 14April 14, 2023
Friday morning Arcade Creek clean-up
Location: Arcade Creek Park (5613 Omni Drive)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.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.
- 15April 15, 2023
Sacramento Picks it Up - American River Spring Clean-Up
Event Name: American River Spring Clean-Up
Location: Various locations along the American River
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Difficulty Level: 1 – 5
The American River Parkway Foundation is organizing our annual spring river clean-up event. Please tell your friends and assemble your coworkers. Whatever site you choose to attend, you will be working with like-minded individuals with a common goal of cleaning the Parkway.
It will be helpful if you sign up through the parkway. If you don’t sign up, we’d still love to see you out there! Please choose a location and lend a hand.
There are 8 sites to choose from and a rogue boating crew (link below). Some locations are for all ages and some limited to volunteers over 18 that will focus on cleaning up abandoned encampments. Click on this link to sign up for one of these eight locations. https://arpf.org/events/springcleanup/
- Discovery Park
- Northgate (18+ only)
- Cal Expo (18+ only)
- Howe Avenue (18+ only)
- Watt Avenue
- River Bend Park
- Upper Sunrise
- 15April 15, 2023
2023 APWA Creek Week Clean-Up
In keeping with the tradition of Creek Week, we invite members, friends, and families of our APWA Sacramento Chapter to give back to the community and help keep our water ways clean.
When is it? Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9am‐Noon
Where to Meet? Arcade Creek at Stock Ranch Nature Preserve in Citrus Heights
Who’s invited? Everyone! (All minors must be accompanied by an adult.)
Questions? Regina Cave, City of Citrus Heights
rcave@citrusheights.net
916‐727‐4736Park behind Walmart or Costco off Auburn Boulevard, or on Stock Ranch near Aspen Gardens Way (at Van Maren Park) and take the pedestrian bridge to the nature preserve. Bags will be provided; please bring gloves, buckets and/or grabbers if you have them.
- 16April 16, 2023
Sacramento Picks it Up - American River Spring Clean-Up
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Location: Various locations along the American River
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Difficulty Level: 1 – 5
Event Name: American River Spring Clean-UpThe American River Parkway Foundation is organizing our annual spring river clean-up event. Please tell your friends and assemble your coworkers. Whatever site you choose to attend, you will be working with like-minded individuals with a common goal of cleaning the Parkway.
It will be helpful if you sign up through the parkway. If you don’t sign up, we’d still love to see you out there! Please choose a location and lend a hand.
There are 8 sites to choose from and a rogue boating crew (link below). Some locations are for all ages and some limited to volunteers over 18 that will focus on cleaning up abandoned encampments. Click on this link to sign up for one of these eight locations. https://arpf.org/events/springcleanup/
Discovery Park
Northgate (18+ only)
Cal Expo (18+ only)
Howe Avenue (18+ only)
Watt Avenue
River Bend Park
Upper Sunrise - 16April 16, 2023
Sacramento Picks it Up - American River Spring Clean-up
Location: Various locations along the American River
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Difficulty Level: 1 – 5
Event Name: American River Spring Clean-UpThe American River Parkway Foundation is organizing our annual spring river clean-up event. Please tell your friends and assemble your coworkers. Whatever site you choose to attend, you will be working with like-minded individuals with a common goal of cleaning the Parkway.
It will be helpful if you sign up through the parkway. If you don’t sign up, we’d still love to see you out there! Please choose a location and lend a hand.
There are 8 sites to choose from and a rogue boating crew (link below). Some locations are for all ages and some limited to volunteers over 18 that will focus on cleaning up abandoned encampments. Click on this link to sign up for one of these eight locations. https://arpf.org/events/springcleanup/
Discovery Park
Northgate (18+ only)
Cal Expo (18+ only)
Howe Avenue (18+ only)
Watt Avenue
River Bend Park
Upper Sunrise
ssqpinfo@cityofsacramento.org