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Storm drains in San Diego lead right into the bay - and there’s no elaborate filtration system. Great for curbing floods during thunderstorm, sure … dangerous when the storm is a toxic concoction of pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers and other…

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Why is it important not to overwater your lawn?

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He was thrown or blown from a moving vehicle earlier this afternoon near the Laguna Mountains at the top of the watershed and witnesses were unable to catch him. We're told that a storm then began, and Lil Wrapper was swept into a storm drain with other debris.

We've just learned that Lil Wrapper has been lost in the San Diego Bay Watershed Management Area. He was thrown or blown from a moving vehicle earlier this afternoon near the Laguna Mountains at the top of the watershed and witnesses were unable to…

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From Lil Wrapper to littered wrapper. How does a promising snack star on the rise in east county, end up as a potential threat to...

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a cartoon seahorse is sickened by bacteria from dog poop

We’re all spending more time at home and while our pups may be our best friends, they aren’t as nice when it comes to cleaning up after themselves. Pet waste is a common stormwater pollutant that impacts our water quality and can introduce harmful…

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Scoop the Poop! Pick up after your pet so their waste doesn't get washed into the bay.

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Han on Hank - a green monkey - is on a blanket with a picnic basket

We’ve all heard the phrase, but what exactly is zero waste? The answer is simple! Instead of discarding everyday resources, going zero-waste aims to reduce what we need, reuse as much as we can, and send as little as possible to landfills (something…

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Adopt a zero-waste lifestyle and help keep our beautiful bay resources alive for years to come!

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Tunaman's Memorial bronze sculpture by Franco Vianello at Shelter Island Shoreline Park at the Port of San Diego

Ever wondered how the public art along San Diego Bay’s waterfront stays beautiful? Here’s a peek at how we keep surfaces looking pristine, ensure sculptural integrity (or integrity of our sculptures), and so much more. Check it out! Art Along San…

Read More About Behind the Scenes: How Does our Public Artwork Stay Pristine?

Ever wondered how the public art along San Diego Bay stays beautiful? Here’s a look at our process and how you can get involved...

Read More About Behind the Scenes: How Does our Public Artwork Stay Pristine?