Information for Residents 

All residents play a major role in maintaining health and beauty of streams in their communities. The following links contain information on best management practices to reduce pollution and maintain healthy waterways. There are also educational materials for residents of all ages to inform you, your family, and your neighbors on the best ways to prevent pollution in your community.


Gardening and Pest Management

The way you garden is important to stream health and to the health of our families and pets. By choosing water-friendly landscaping choices, you can prevent pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers from potentially harming people, pets, and waterways, while minimizing the amount of water needed to upkeep your garden. The following links provide in-depth information on water-friendly gardening and pest management practices:

• Insecticide Application BMPs: 
      English        Español
• Pyrethroid Pesticide Fact Sheet: 
      English        Español
• Solano County Water Smart Gardening – lower-water plants that thrive in Solano County 
• Ten Tips for Water-Wise Gardening  
• ReScape Resources & Tools
• River-Friendly Landscaping
• Less-Toxic Pest Management Guidance from Our Water Our World
• Pests Bugging You? Pocket Guide For Choosing Products Less Toxic to People and Pets  
• A list of Less-Toxic Products for common household pests
• Pesticide Container Recycling Program – don’t throw pesticide containers in the regular trash, where they can end up in our waterways. Responsibly recycle here.

Education for Kids and Schools

• Solano Environmental Educators
• Solano County Water Agency School Water Education Program – Free materials for educators and students
• Watershed Explorers Program – Field trips to enroll students in Solano County
• Solano Resource Conservation District Educational Opportunities

Miscellaneous Stormwater and Pollution Prevention Information

• River-Friendly Carwashing – Choose a Commercial Carwash Facility to Help Protect Our Waterways
• Fish-Friendly Carwashing Info from Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
• Solano County Recycle Guide
• Solano County Household Hazardous Waste Information
• Prescription Drug Take-Back (Coming Soon)
• Used Oil and Filter Recycling  
• Solano Water Rebates for Water-Friendly Practices
• BASMAA-Recognized Pollution Prevention Surface Cleaners

Volunteer

Coastal Cleanup Day (Website) 

Want to get involved? If you would like to volunteer or have ideas or input on Solano County’s stormwater program, contact [email protected] to get in touch.