Dublin Creeks and San Francisco Bay Protection 

How Do We Protect the Dublin Creeks and San Francisco Bay?

Did you know that everything that goes down a storm drain ends up in our local creeks and eventually into the San Francisco Bay? It is estimated that 50% to 80% of all pollutants entering the Bay are discharged from storm drain systems. Remember: Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!

The City of Dublin also hosts an annual Creek Cleanup Day that coincides with Coastal Cleanup Day, the largest volunteer event in the United States. Find out how to volunteer here.

Explore our Dublin Watersheds:

  • Use this interactive map to explore Alameda County watersheds.
  • Check out the City of Dublin’s GIS portal and use the layer list to learn more about watersheds and flooding in Dublin.

Preventing Pollution at Home

Watch Fred & Izzy as they discover another surprising source of pollution that may harm the water and wildlife in our creeks, wetlands and the Bay.

Download Fred & Izzy's free activity book here. These fun games and activities help kids learn how to prevent water pollution, right here in Alameda County! 

It’s important to keep pollutants and litter out of storm drains, because in Alameda County, they flow directly to creeks and the Bay, without going to a treatment plant first. Soot, auto fluids, and other residue from daily life settle on our sidewalks, driveways, roofs, and other structures. When these surfaces are cleaned by hosing or using a power washer, the water carr­ies the pollutants away from your home, where they eventually find their way into a storm drain. Even tap water can harm the delicate microorganisms that help keep water ecosystems healthy.

You can prevent pollution by sweeping instead of hosing. If you must wash, be sure that the flow of water ends up on landscaping or gravel areas instead of the street or sidewalk.

We thank you for keeping our creeks and the Bay clean! Fred and Izzy thank you, too.

Learn more about preventing pollution from home maintenance activities here.

Wash your car the right way!

Did you know that when you go to the car wash, the facility collects all the dirty water? In this video, Fred and Izzy teach you why it is important to always take your car to the car wash instead of washing your car at home!

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