Broken Irrigation Pipe Our homes are filled with countless pipes to help us meet our water needs. However, if these pipes leak, they can cause water loss and pollute Orange County’s waterways. Thankfully, they’re fixable, especially if you check for them regularly.  Property owners are responsible for maintaining their pipes and are liable for any leaks that originate from their property.  Whether you live in a multifamily home with a backyard or studio apartment, these tips can help conserve water and help our water bodies thrive. Keep reading to learn everything you need to ..read more

Residential Septic System Septic systems are critical wastewater treatment infrastructure. In areas where sanitary sewers. aren’t accessible, or where homes aren’t connected to the public sewer system, septic systems are used to store and treat wastewater. However, septic system failures can be dangerous to human health and water quality. During a failure, human waste, containing harmful bacteria and viruses, can flow untreated into the storm drain system causing harm to anglers, swimmers, and aquatic life. It is vital to prevent spills and have them cleaned up immedi ..read more

Join Coastkeeper to remove trash from the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel before it reaches Upper Newport Bay! To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes like rain or rubber boots, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required. The post Santa Ana Delhi Channel Cleanup appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County’s butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They’ll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a “hands-on” nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person free event. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. The post Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County’s butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They’ll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a “hands-on” nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person free event. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. The post Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County’s butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They’ll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a “hands-on” nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person free event. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. The post Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County’s butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They’ll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a “hands-on” nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person free event. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. The post Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County’s butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They’ll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a “hands-on” nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person free event. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. The post Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

Choose a watershed-wise irrigation practice like drip irrigation! In this webinar, learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required. The post Drip Irrigation Fundamentals appeared first on H2OC Stormwater Program ..read more

Keep debris out of the sea! Join California State Parks and the City of Dana Point at this beach cleanup to protect our ocean after this rainy period. They will provide trash bags, drinking water, light snacks, and complimentary parking passings (given at check-in and valid until 12:30pm upon completion of cleanup). Please bring work or gardening gloves, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing. The meeting location is at the picnic tables along the boardwalk next to the lifeguard headquarters and San Juan Creek river mouth. The post Free the Sea of Debris Cleanup ..read more