| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Drain Stenciling and Maintenance | MV - Watershed Watch |
Water on the ground goes through the storm drains and out to creeks, streams and the Bay without any filtering or cleaning. |
| Identifying and Fixing Oil Leaks on Your Vehicles | MV - Watershed Watch |
There are many ways all cars contribute pollution to our watershed – and they can be prevented! Washing, changing oil, leaking fluids and engine cleaning all contribute to the pollution problem. |
| Eliminating the Use of Toxic Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers in Your Garden | MV - Watershed Watch |
Are pests bugging you? If pests are taking over there might be a good reason! Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers effective techniques and less-toxic products for controlling common pests. IPM is a method of controlling indoor and outdoor pests using the least toxic methods available through a combination of mechanical, biological and chemical controls. |
| Reducing Toxins from Toilets | MV - Watershed Watch |
Instructions on how to properly dispose od household hazardous waste. |
| Reducing Toxic Products in Your Household | MV -Watershed Watch |
Prevent mercury pollution caused by fluorescent lamps. |
| Using Greywater for Lawn and Landscape | MV - Graywater Rebate Program |
Information about installing a graywater laundry-to-landscape system and applying for a rebate from Valley Water. |
| Installing a Rain Barrel | MV - Rain Barrel Rebate Program |
Information about installing a rain barrel and applying for a rebate from Valley Water. |
| Creating Sustainable Landscaping | MV - Landscape Information and Resources |
Transform your yard into a sustainable landscape. |
| Reducing Water Used for Gardening | MV - Landscape Information and Resources |
Apply for a rebate to upgrade your irrigation system or install a water-efficient garden. |
| Reducing Water Used for Lawns | MV - Landscape Information and Resources |
Apply for a rebate to upgrade your irrigation system or install a water-efficient garden. |
Our neighborhood. Our planet.
Resources
“Cities are the platform for change in our world today. The Cool Block links the challenges facing our planet to the intimate, personal, social scale of the city block. This program starts and ends with the premise and promise—that the individual, household, and neighbors are the way forward in the face of seemingly insoluble global problems.”
