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.

Get Involved

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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Mercury

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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Pesticides

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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Pet Waste

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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Trash
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Events Calendar

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  • Sacramento Picks It Up – Orangevale/Fair Oaks Big Day of Service
    07:00 -12:00
    05/06/2023

    Location: Throughout Fair Oaks
    Time: 7:30 a.m.
    Difficulty Level: 1 – 2

    The Orangevale/Fair Oaks Big Day of Service is looking for volunteers for the 40+ projects scheduled for May 6th. Some of the projects are cleaning up Pecan Park and redoing the landscape at the Fair Oaks Post Office. There will be a street clean up in Orangevale and work on a number of the parks and schools in the community.
    You can scroll through the projects to see which ones interest you at: https://bigdayofservice.com/projects

    The Big Day of Service is an amazing event that starts with a breakfast for 1000+ people and then people head out with their teams to accomplish their project within a few hours. After the work is done, people are invited back for a post project celebration.

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  • Folsom – City Works Day
    09:00 -12:00
    05/17/2023

    Location: City Lions Park (Next to Folsom Public Library)

     

    The City of Folsom invites you to join us on May 17! Celebrate National Public Works Week and explore the City’s many services — meet the people that protect, serve, build, and maintain Folsom.

     

    City Works Day features dozens of fun hands-on attractions for families! It’s FREE!

     

    Hop in a fire engine or garbage truck cab or play at a stormwater table. Come see, touch, and even honk police vehicles and construction equipment.

     

    City Works Day is designed to inspire residents to discover the City’s wide variety of public services and programs.

     

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  • Sacramento Valley Conservancy – Bumblebee Photo Safari
    10:00 -12:00
    05/21/2023

    Calling all nature lovers, Camp Pollock’s gardens are open for you to enjoy! Join SVC staff and docents for a brief photo slideshow of common Camp Pollock pollinators followed by an in field photo tutorial on how to get a great shot!

     

    Date: Sunday, May 21st

    Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

    Location: Camp Pollock Lodge and Gardens

    Bring: Camera/phone, comfortable shoes and clothes for hiking, extra water and snacks

     

     

    Register by scanning the QR code or visit sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/event/.

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Man walking dog

Pet waste is a significant, yet preventable, water pollutant. Please clean up after your pet!

Not all bugs are bad! Learn how
good bugs can defend your home
against pests

Landscape and Nursery Expo

Businesses from all around participate in this annual event. Residents can learn various landscape techniques as well as purchase supplies, equipment, and attend educational seminars.

Tuesday, May 3

For More Information

Contact the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership at

ssqpinfo@cityofsacramento.org
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