City of Santee - Storm Water Program

10/20/2017

Next time it rains, take a look at where the water goes... once the water enters the storm drain, it flows to our rivers and ocean.

Look at our website to learn more about how you can help protect water quality!

www.SanteeH2o.org

10/18/2017

Shoutout to the San Diego River Park Foundation & the volunteers for all of their efforts! We appreciate everything you do!

Volunteers work three shifts at Mast Park in Santee to track trash, invasive plants and more in plan to clean up San Diego River

10/04/2017

Free Composting Workshop!

Join the Lakeside RIver Park Conservancy, and the Solana Center on November 11th.

Compost returns nutrients to the soil, and lessens the amount of organic waste in the our landfills. Pre-register today!

09/26/2017

09/25/2017

It's Storm Water Awareness Week! A great way to start is by asking, what is Storm Water!? Storm Water is water from rain — or melting snow — that does not quickly soak into the ground. Storm Water flows from rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil, and through sloped lawns and fields. As it flows, this runoff collects and transports things like soil, pet waste, pesticides, fertilizer, oil and grease, leaves, litter, and other potential pollutants that may drain into your local creeks, into your neighborhoods ponds and ultimately into the local rivers and beaches!

09/25/2017

It's Storm Water Awareness Week! A great way to start is by asking, what is Storm Water?? Storm Water is water from rain — or melting snow — that does not quickly soak into the ground. Stormwater flows from rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil, and through sloped lawns and fields. As it flows, this runoff collects and transports things like soil, pet waste, pesticides, fertilizer, oil and grease, leaves, litter, and other potential pollutants that may drain into your local creeks, into your neighborhoods ponds and ultimately into the local rivers and beaches!

07/19/2017

Maintain your mulch! Did you know that in the summer, 2 inches of mulch around your plant can cut water loss by 20% and lower temperature in the top 4 inches of soil by 10 degrees?

07/12/2017

Planning on making a trip to the beach this summer? Remember, anything that makes it into the storm drain flows directly into our rivers and eventually ends up at our oceans and beaches!

06/20/2017

Got a dirty sidewalk, driveway or walking path? Instead of using a hose, use a broom to save water! Find other tips to conserve water at http://saveourwater.com

06/14/2017

06/07/2017

Want to learn more about how picking up after your pet can help improve water quality? Join us at Town Center Community Park East this Saturday, June 10, from 9am-1pm, for the City's annual Fido Fest, a furry four-legged friendly event! For more information, visit www.santeespecialevents.com

05/31/2017

The summer season is almost here! Remember to only water your landscape at night or in the early morning to limit the amount of water evaporation!