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Watershed Initiative
Watersheds are areas of land where water from rain flows downhill into a waterway, such as a river, stream or lake. Watersheds act like funnels - collecting all the water within an area and channeling it into a waterway. Unfortunately, pollution from our yards and streets also drain into these waterways creating harmful conditions for humans and wildlife.
Chula Vista contains two main watersheds – Sweetwater and Otay – which both eventually drain into the south San Diego Bay. To help reduce pollution runoff and improve the health of these watersheds, the Department of Conservation & Environmental Services is implementing the following programs and policies:
Your Community, Your Environment, Your Choice
Sign-up for a NatureScape Workshop
Select California-Friendly Plants (Nifty Fifty List)
Purchase shade trees from the Arbor Day Foundation
Receive Vouchers to Replace Your Inefficient Clothes Washer (SDCWA)
Calculate the Right Amount of Water for Your Landscape (MWD)
Additional Information
EPA - Watershed Protection
California Watershed Network
San Diego Project Clean Water
Sweetwater Watershed
Otay Watershed
Chula Vista - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
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