KNOW THE PROBLEM

Any material dumped into a storm drain goes directly into a creek and into a river ... the source of our drinking water.

• Dumping of refuse fills our creeks with trash that clogs channels and creates local flooding.
• Improper use & disposal of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, oil and paints, polutes the water, destroying plants and endagering wildlife.
• Sewer backups and overflows can be unsanitary and harmful to local waterways.  For information about how you can prevent sewer back-ups visit:
  
  Stop the Clog  or
  Sacramento Area Sewer Dist
• Erosion of stream banks means loss of valuable trees and habitat.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Never use a storm drain as a dump for any kind of waste.

• Use your refuse collection service for trash and those garden clippings that cannot be composted, keeping such debris out of our waterways.
• Dispose of any chemical, oil, paint or other toxic material at authorized disposal sites. The County Hazardous Materials Division and the City Solid Waste Division collect recyclable and toxic household waste. The collection events are held regularly, and are free to Sacramento residents.
• Minimize your use of Diasanon and other pesticides. Ask your nursery about biological alternatives.
• Protect native stream-side vegetation to help prevent bank erosion.

For information call: County Department of Municipal Services, Water Resources Division: 875-7246

• A clean, free-flowing stream adds value to property and homes.
• Stream-side vegetation provides attractive green space in a neighborhood.
• Stream corridors are ribbons of green that provide a healthy habitat for wildlife.
• Clean channels carry storm water safely to the rivers.
• Flowing water and stream-side trees help moderate the valley's temperature.
• Creeks are natural play areas for children ... and a place to learn to value living things.
• Creeks offer quiet retreats for all ages away from noise and traffic.
• Creek trails can profide biking, walking and jogging routes away from hazardous roadways.

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For Safe Disposal of Oil, Toxics and Pesticides

379-0500Sacramento County Hazardous Waste
355-7272City of Folsom

To Report Obstructions and Toxic Spills in Channels

875-5171Sacramento County Drainage Maintenance

727-4770City of Citrus Heights
355-7272City of Folsom

To Report Illegal Dumping

264-5948City of Sacramento
727-4770City of Citrus Heights
355-7229City of Folsom
874-8024County of Sacramento

443-6369Water Wise Pest Control Program

CREEKS AND STREAMS:
A VITAL RESOURCE FOR
SACRAMENTO COUNTY

The California Department of Fish and Game requires a permit to work in a stream bed -- for the purpose of protecting aquatic life.

For general information: 445-0411 or www.dfg.ca.gov

The Army Corps of Engineers requires a permit for any work that alters a stream channel -- for the purpose of protecting wetlands.

For information: 557-5250 or www.spk.usace.army.mil

The County drainage ordinance prohibits the placing of any obstruction in a floodway including buildings, fill, or fencing. Dumping of waste, trash, or debris in a waterway is also prohibited.