Action Title Description
Planting Trees MV - Tree Care

Tips on planting trees, benefits and maintenance, from South Bay Green Gardens.
Planting Trees MV - Trees and Landscaping

Trees are important to the local environment as they conserve energy, provide habitat for wildlife, produce oxygen, and add beauty to our neighborhoods. They benefit individual properties, neighborhoods, and the City as a whole. In an effort to protect the environment, the City regulates key types of trees - heritage trees, trees in planned developments and street trees.
Stewarding Neighborhood Infrastructure MV - Neighborhood Growth

Neighborhood development policies building on community needs. Among the many resources is a Neighborhoods Committee.
Storm Drain Stenciling and Maintenance MV - SCC Storm Drain Maintenance

This user-friendly document provides guidelines for preventing storm drain pollution in Santa Clara County. See especially Storm Drain Maintenance on page 15. 
Storm Drain Stenciling and Maintenance MV - Water Pollution Prevention Program

Prevent Bay Pollution

The San Francisco Bay watershed, including creeks and streams that feed into the Bay, is known for its beauty, and is home to a vibrant ecosystem. The wide range of plant and wildlife species that live in the creeks and the Bay are sensitive to pollutants, including trash and toxic pollutants. The Environmental Safety Section of the Fire Department implements State mandated water pollution control programs to minimize pollutant discharges into Mountain View creeks and the Bay.

Whatever goes down a storm drain flows directly - without treatment - into local waterways and eventually into the ocean, threatening water quality for humans and wildlife. Residential pesticides used by homeowners and pest control services run off into storm drains during rain... more

Removing Hazardous Waste MV - SCC Household Hazardous Waste

The Santa Clara County (SCC) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program serves residents and small businesses. Household hazardous waste is unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Common products include auto fluids, batteries, electronics, fluorescent and LED lightbulbs, garden chemicals, household cleaners, paint, and many other products that require proper disposal to prevent harm to humans and the environment.​
Removing Hazardous Waste MV - Household Hazardous Waste

MV - What Goes Where

Safely dispose of hazardous waste. Hazardous waste, e-waste, and universal wastes (paint, batteries, and fluorescent lamps) cannot be disposed in the trash because they are harmful to the environment. Use these locations to dispose of them instead.
Creating Local Safety and Community Wellness MV - Crime Watch Map

Mountain View Police Department subscribes to CrimeReports to provide you a tool for crime prevention, community awareness and data transparency. Members of the public can view most reported crimes and sign up to receive free email alerts. Work with law enforcement to reduce crime; report crime and bring your awareness to the community.
Preventing Crime MV - Crime and Safety

There are many things that Mountain View citizens and business owners can do to reduce the chances of becoming a victim.  Learn how to reduce vulnerabilities to prevent crime.
Getting Cars to Slow Down MV - Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) establishes a consistent set of guidelines to provide residents and property owners with a means to obtain relief from traffic-related concerns, namely speeding vehicles and cut-through traffic on their residential street.

A brief summary on How to Reduce Traffic on your Local Residential Street can be found here.

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