The Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams
Stormwater pollution is now our number one source of water pollution.
When it rains, pollutants from your home, car and garden wash into our rivers and streams.
Bacteria from uncollected dog waste washes into our rivers and streams.
Protect our water by picking up after your pets.
Motor oil, solvents, and soaps wash into our rivers and streams.
Protect our water by keeping car care chemicals out of storm drains.
The Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams
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Water, whether from rain or hose, carries pollutants to our rivers and streams through storm drains, ditches and more direct means. The Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams, a partnership of public agencies in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, is dedicated to educating the public about the impact of stormwater runoff pollution on the health of our rivers and streams. We can do a lot at home to reduce our impact. View the websites of our partners to get involved.
Our Partners
Other resources
Metro Yard and Garden
KOIN Water – Do Your Part
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality
OSU Extension Watershed Education
Washington Department of Ecology, Watershed Management
Watershed Councils
Clackamas River Basin Council
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Greater Oregon City Watershed Council
Oswego Lake Watershed Council
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council
Sandy River Basin Watershed Council
Vancouver Watershed Alliance
Tryon Creek Watershed Council
Tualatin River Watershed Council