Gainesville Clean Water Partnership

08/28/2026

Protecting 159 acres of lushly forested bottomland along the confluence of Possum Creek and Hogtown Creek, Loblolly Woods Nature Park is an urban gem. At this park–one of ten that make up the City of Gainesville’s Hogtown Creek Greenway–the namesake loblolly pines are some of the largest in the region. Bisected by a broad bicycle-friendly path, it’s a place where narrow side trails lead to pretty bluffs above the creeks and sinkholes. 

Please remain on designated trails and remember as you enjoy the beautiful views of Possum Creek and Hogtown Creek to always keep litter in its place. If it’s on the streets, it can flow to our creeks! Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!

📍3315 NW 5th Ave, 32607

08/21/2026

Storm drains are designed to prevent flooding by moving rain water off streets. Typically, water flows directly to the closest creek, lake, pond or other body of water with no filter. Soap, fertilizers, chemicals and other pollutants can harm fragile ecosystems, kill plants and make wildlife sick. Household hazardous waste such as cleaning chemicals, paints, fertilizers, pesticides, used motor oil, old gasoline, etc. should be taken to an Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection Center for proper disposal. Please make sure only rain goes down the storm drain!

07/24/2026

Did you know that you live in a watershed? We ALL live in a watershed! When water runs off of our lawns, houses and driveways; it typically ends up in the nearest body of water carrying along with it fertilizers, pet waste, pesticides and other pollutants. For these reasons fertilizers containing nitrogen are banned from July - February when heavy rains can push fertilizer past grass roots into our groundwater, or off your yard into our creeks and springs. Most Alachua County residents don’t use fertilizer at all year-round! Be a part of the solution and skip the fertilizer this year. Our waterways and watershed will thank you!

07/23/2026

What we do in our yards can affect our creeks, lakes, springs and groundwater - even if you live miles away. For these reasons, fertilizer containing nitrogen is banned from July - February when heavy rains can push fertilizer past the roots into our groundwater, or off your yard into our waterways. Most Alachua County residents don’t use fertilizer at all. Thank you! Be part of the solution and skip the fertilizer entirely this year. Your yard can still look great and our waterways will thank you!

07/23/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day to all! It’s always best to leave fireworks to the professionals – check out Visit Gainesville, Alachua County for event info. Enjoy your celebrations, and remember that anything left in the street can flow through storm drains directly to a creek, pond, lake or other waterway and become a serious hazard to wildlife and water quality. Used fireworks should be soaked in water overnight, placed in a plastic bag, and put in the trash for regular collection. If you have any leftover, damaged or undetonated fireworks; please bring them to the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 5125 NE 63rd Ave.

07/03/2026

Remember, if it's on the streets, it flows to the creeks. As you plan your celebration for the 4th of July, consider leaving the fireworks to the professionals. Check out Visit Gainesville, Alachua County for event info. Enjoy your celebrations, and remember that anything left in the street can flow through storm drains directly to a creek, pond, lake or other waterway and become a serious hazard to wildlife and water quality. Used fireworks should be soaked in water overnight, placed in a plastic bag, and put in the trash for regular collection. If you have any leftover, damaged or undetonated fireworks; please bring them to the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 5125 NE 63rd Ave.

06/26/2026

🚧 Don’t let your project become pollution! 💦

Construction projects can build great things — but without the right practices, they can also send dirt, debris, and pollutants straight into nearby storm drains and waterways.

From silt fences and inlet protection to proper materials storage and site cleanup, make sure you and your team have the right protections in place to avoid fines and project delays. What happens on-site shouldn’t wash into our creeks, lakes, and rivers.

If you see a problematic construction site, please call the Clean Creeks Hotline at 352-264-6800.