clean creeks and ocean...

Water from our storm drains goes into our creeks and ocean. Here are some ways to make a difference at work and help protect our creeks and ocean.

• Use less water.
  

• Think twice before you create dirty water that will flow down the street into the storm drain .
  

• use car washes to wash company vehicles.
  

• don't hose off equipment that may have toxic substances on it.
  

• dispose of used motor oil and hazardous materials properly at your local hazardous waste facility.
  

• don't pour or flush toxic substances into the sewer system (and try using alternative cleaning products, to use less chemicals).

For more specific tips for businesses in the Food and Restaurant, Automotive, and Construction industries, or businesses using chemicals, see the City of Santa Barbara's Best Management Practices.

In the City of Santa Barbara, report illegal dumping and other creek water quality emergency items: Call. (877) OUR OCEAN, (877) 687-6232.

The South Coast Watershed Resource Center, a joint project by the Community Environmental Council, the City of Santa Barbara, the County of Santa Barbara, and other partners, makes the connection between healthy watersheds and our own positive personal choices. Visit the center to find out more!

To find out more, see Project Clean Water.