As the year came to a close, we wanted to share the things that we’re celebrating as we look at what we accomplished in 2020. Although there were huge changes to our plans in March, we’re happy to report that we didn’t slow down and were still able to show up for our community in a new way.

Here’s a recap of some of the things we’re most proud of:

Providing Resources:

Our program works to make sure you have the tools to make healthy decisions that benefit you and the community. Although we couldn’t hand these items out in person, we found other ways for residents to order from us online. This year county residents were able to request canisters to their pick up after pets, carrot seeds to garden at home, and tote bins to keep Household Hazardous Waste safely stored away.

Bins were requested by more than 170 residents! Thanks to the Stormwater team around the county, we were able to coordinate contactless and safe pick-up of our orange bins.

Being Spotted in Your Neighborhood:

We weren’t able to meet with residents at community events, but you still might have seen us around your neighborhood!

We’re happy to have teamed up with local businesses to help us spread the word about the importance of picking up after your pets. Keep an eye out for our posters hung at your local shelters, groomers, and veterinarian offices. These posters contain a QR code that leads our Request A Canister form and serve as a reminder to be a responsible pet owner.

You might also have seen our stickers as you’re walking around town, at a dog park, or on a trail. These stickers contain that same QR code to order a free canister and can be found on pet waste bins. We hope this served as reminders for you and your neighbors to keep our community clean.

Connecting With You:

We love hearing from the communities we serve. This year we found that our social media and newsletters were the best way to connect with you. In October we launched a fun campaign where we got to see a lot of cute pups that live in our county!

We also continue to hear your stories via our Community Champions form. Thank you to all residents who helped make this a successful year for stormwater protection! In 2021, we hope to continue to be able to connect with residents and provide you with even more resources to keep our county beautiful.

Let us know if you found these resources helpful. Or share your ideas with us at info@sbcountystormwater.org.