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.

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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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  • Steelhead Creek Weekly Cleanup 3.0 7/12/23
    09:00 -12:00
    07/12/2023

    Camp Pollock, 1501 Northgate Blvd., Sacramento, CA
    We are continuing our cleanup of this area by hiking over to the Steelhead Creek area, by the bike trail. This is where we left off during Deborah’s Riverdale Cleanups. There are several abandoned flooded camps to clean up. This will be the start to our new Steelhead cleanup with Roland Brady, ARPF Mile Steward for Steelhead Creek. Watch for several future cleanups nearby.
    Parking is free at Camp Pollock and the cleanup sites are fairly close with level terrain. This is an easy to moderate level cleanup. We will continue to work with CoParks to remove our piles.
    Please come out and help with this project.
    As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
    Overall, be safe, have fun and get some “Exercise with a Purpose” as Bill Templin always says!
    Thank you!
    River City Waterway Alliance
    “Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
    Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
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  • Discovery Park Woodlands Cleanup @ Archery Range 9.0, 7/13/23
    09:00 -12:00
    07/13/2023

    Discovery Park Archery Range
    This event is for 16+ years old only.
    This is day 3 of our weekly cleanup at Discovery Park Archery Range.
    Free parking passes will be available at the archery range parking lot. If the attendant is at the entrance booth, tell them you are here for the cleanup. These cleanups will target large abandoned camps wilt loads of trash. Sturdy shoes/boots and long sleeves and long pants are recommended because of thick bramble and poison oak. This will be a medium level event with a moderate walk.
    RCWA will provide bags, but please bring along your grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
    As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
    Overall, be safe, have fun and get some “Exercise with a Purpose” as Bill Templin says.
    Thank you!
    River City Waterway Alliance
    “Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
    Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
    Link to Events:
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  • Sacramento Picks It Up – Friday Morning Arcade Creek Clean up
    08:00 -12:00
    07/14/2023
    Arcade Creek Park
    We get into Arcade creek and sometimes haul out heavy items, so bring boots/waders and gloves. The difficulty level of this clean up is a 3-5, depending on the terrain you choose to work in.
  • Bannon Island Weekly Cleanup 14.0, 7/14/23
    09:00 -12:00
    07/14/2023

    2150 Gateway Oaks Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833, United States
    This event is for 16+ years old only.
    For those who want to, we will again be driving right down and parking on the island. Parking will still be available in the big parking lot across Garden Hwy for those who don’t want to drive on the dirt road. 2150 Gateway Oaks.
    Sturdy shoes/boots and long sleeves and long pants are recommended because of thick bramble and poison oak. This will be a medium level event with a moderate walk.
    RCWA will provide bags, but please bring along your grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
    As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
    Overall, be safe, have fun and get some “Exercise with a Purpose” as Bill Templin says.
    Thank you!
    River City Waterway Alliance
    “Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
    Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
    Link to Events:
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  • Elk Grove Anti-Trash Community Cleanups – Kunstig Park/Franklin Creek
    09:00 -10:00
    07/15/2023

    Kunsting Family Park

    Although we are anticipating hot weather, we are still planning to conduct this cleanup at Kunstig family park, and Franklin Creek channel.
    There’s also an opportunity to clean Whitelock Parkway, as well as the trail area.
    Please use the address of 10069 Wild Orchid Way for directions.
    Please also stay tuned to our social media in the event we modify the timeframe, or postpone this event in the case of excessive heat.
    We look forward to caring for our communities and our city. The Cleanups in Elk Grove are vital to #KeepElkGroveAwesome
    New to cleanups? Please arrive early to get signed in and get gear. If you have supplies, please bring your own gloves, buckets, bags, but we have items for you. Buckets, gloves, grabbers, vests, bags.
    Please wear appropriate clothing, boots   or closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bring your own water.
    All cleanups are done at your own risk, but safety first! Our trash safety talk starts promptly at 9:00 am.
    See you soon!!
    Let’s Clean Elk Grove together!
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  • Water Wise Garden Showcase – City of Sacramento Department of Utilities
    09:00 -11:00
    07/22/2023

    Gardening and irrigation experts come together at the Water Wise Garden Showcase to share their tips on how you can be “water wise.”
    Learn from Sacramento experts about efficient irrigation practices, landscape design, water wise plants, the City’s water rebates and more.

    FEATURED VENDORS:

    • Save Our Water
    • Hunter Industries
    • Green Acres
    • Mother Natives Plant Nursery
    • California Native Plant Society, Sacramento Chapter
    • UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County
    • Brodeur Landscapes
    • Water Wise Landscapes
    • Ecological Systems Design
    • Living Systems Landscape
    • Garden Graphics

     

    Educational talks are from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. and include topics such as watering wisely, native and “water wise” plants, subsurface drip irrigation, tips to apply for turf-related rebates, and rotating nozzles.

    Raffle prizes will be available, must be present to win.

    Water Wise Garden Showcase
    An RSVP is not required to attend but will help our staff plan for the event.

  • Steelhead Creek Cleanup @ The Grove 7/22/23
    09:00 -12:00
    07/22/2023

    2180 Acoma St, Sacramento, CA 95815-3509, United States
    We are excited to join Roland Brady (ARPF Mile Steward for Steelhead) and Crystal Tobias with Friends of Steelhead Creek to clean their adopted spot. They have been working for years trying to restore and document the destruction illegal camps and dumping has caused to this fragile environment. They have even used horses to remove trash and invasive plants.
    This meetup location is a little hard to find. At 9am sharp we will caravan onto the parkway, to our cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.
    The event will range in difficulty from moderate to hard and may not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be something for almost everyone as we will be cleaning in the creek and up above, on land.
    We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. If there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.
    As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
    Overall, be safe, have fun and get some “Exercise with a Purpose”!, as Bill Templin says.
    Thank you! 
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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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