The Watershed Watch campaign is made possible, in part, through partnerships with private, not-for-profit, governmental and media organizations.
The Campaign is proud to feature the Watershed Watch partners that help make this campaign a reality.
For more information, click here, or contact us with your request.
- Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA)
- BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems
- Capitol Premier Car Wash
- Capitol Wholesale Nursery
- City of Palo Alto RWQCP
- Classic Car Wash
- Creek Connections Action Group
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge at Alviso
- Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
- Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
- History San José
- Jiffy Lube
- Montague Premier Car Wash
- Pacific Car Wash
- REDYPER SF
- Santa Clara County HHW
- Santa Clara Clara County Parks and Recreation Dept
- South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition
- Sunnyvale Carwash & Detail
- Sunnyvale Car Spa, Inc.
- Vikhar Valero
- Valley Transit Authority
- Yamagami’s Nursery
MEDIA PARTNERS:
- KBAY / KEZR
- KDTV Univision 14
- KFOX
- KNTV
- KSOL / Univision Radio
- Telemundo TV KSTS-48
Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA)
We’re all connected to the Bay! Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA) is comprised of 8 Bay Area stormwater pollution prevention groups including the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. Together, these groups work to create programs and campaigns to help residents and businesses prevent pollution to the San Francisco Bay.
BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems
BlueBarrel is a one-stop shop for do-it-yourself (DIY) rainwater harvesting. They provide the tools, materials, and know-how you need to build your own rainwater catchment system with recycled barrels. Their professionally-designed BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ is a low-cost, flexible, reliable, and sleek-looking design made from re-purposed barrels – available as a mail-order kit for customers throughout the USA.
They facilitate a local exchange for repurposed barrels, with barrel pickup sites in many Bay Area locations, and ship the rest of the materials to your door. Enjoy a discount with your Watershed Watch Discount Card, and take advantage of rebates offered by your water utility.
Capitol Wholesale Nursery
Capitol Wholesale Nursery is Certified Green Business, serving the Bay Area for over 40 years. They offer over 15,000 types of native and drought tolerant plants, organic planting mixes and compost, and other products to help you create a sustainable landscape. Capitol Wholesale Nursery actively promotes the Green Gardener Training Program, Bay Area Eco Gardens, and local classes and programs on their website to help homeowners and landscape professionals protect our creeks and the Bay.
Capitol Premier Car Wash
Capitol Premier Car Wash is a family owned and operated full service car wash and professional auto detail center, located in San Jose at the Capitol Expressway Auto Mall just off Highway 87, next to McDonalds.
Capitol Premier Car Wash offers discounts with the Watershed Watch Discount Card, and hosts special Watershed Watch car wash events. Recognizing that parking lot car wash fundraisers contribute to runoff pollution, Capitol Premier Car Wash has developed a watershed-friendly car wash fundraising program, offering pre-paid car wash cards that charities and groups can purchase at a discount and resell to raise money.
Classic Car Wash
Classic Car Wash locally owned and operated, serving the South Bay for more than 40 years. When you wash your car at a Classic Car Wash rather than washing your car in the driveway, you prevent detergents, dirt and other polluted runoff from entering our storm drains and polluting our creeks and Bay.
Classic Car Wash supports the Watershed Watch campaign by offering discounts with the Watershed Watch Discount Card, and partners with the campaign for special events each spring. Visit the Robertsville Classic Car Wash on Almaden Expressway in San Jose, Delta Queen Classic Car Wash on Hamilton Avenue in Campbell, Lark Avenue Classic Car Wash in Los Gatos, and Westgate Classic Car Wash on Prospect Avenue in Saratoga.
Creek Connections Action Group
The goal of the Creek Connections Action Group (CCAG) is to collaborate creek cleanup efforts in Santa Clara County. Since the CCAG’s inception, thousands of volunteers have participated in hundreds of cleanups, removing thousands of pounds of trash each year from creeks, rivers and lakes.
The Watershed Watch campaign is now part of this grassroots effort as a co-sponsor of CCAG’s Spring and Fall creek cleanup events.
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge at Alviso
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge at Alviso, will offer education classes with a watershed theme to spread the watershed protection message to the public.
Founded in 1974 and administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge exists to preserve wildlife habitat, protect threatened and endangered species, protect migratory birds, and provide opportunities for nature study.
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provide community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship.
Guadalupe River Park is a three-mile ribbon of parkland that runs along the banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown San Jose from Highway 880 at the north, to Highway 280 at the south. It is a resource of regional importance to the people of Santa Clara County and the Bay Area.
The Friends are continually involved in completing the master plans for both the park and gardens, creating educational programs for children and adults, promoting awareness of the Park & Gardens, and developing membership and volunteer opportunities to increase public support and involvement.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo™has been providing affordable family entertainment, education and fun since 1961.
The Zoo’s conservation theme is perfectly suited to the Watershed Watch campaign and we are proud to have them as a campaign partner. Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is offering $2 off the price of admission for all Watershed Watch Discount Card holders and guests.
History San José
History San José
Through exhibits, events, historical buildings, tours and school programs, History San José collects, preserves and celebrates the stories of diversity and innovation in San José and the Santa Clara Valley. History San José includes three sites: History Park (in Kelley Park), the Peralta Adobe-Fallon House Historic Site, and the Collection Center/Research Library & Archives that houses the largest collection of regional artifacts in California. Over 120,000 visitors attend exhibits and events at these sites each year. HSJ is very proud of its standards-based school programs that have offered award-winning hands-on educational opportunities for more than 20 years. It engages the community through free and low-cost festivals and cultural celebrations. HSJ is hosting the Shaped by Water: Past, Present, Future exhibit, helping to raise awareness about the critical role water has played in shaping our local history, and the importance of preserving our natural resources for the future
Jiffy Lube
www.jiffylube.com
The Watershed Watch welcomes Jiffy Lube as a partner in helping protect our local creeks and the Bay!
Jiffy Lube is offering a $10 discount on their Signature Oil Change service when you present your Watershed Watch Discount Card at any Santa Clara County Jiffy Lube location. Jiffy Lube ensures that used motor oil and filters are properly recycled to prevent hazardous materials from entering the groundwater. Remember to keep your car well tuned and address leaks promptly to prevent pollution!
Montague Premier Car Wash
Montague Premier Car Wash is the community’s leading authority in auto wash and detail shop services. Their exceptional services are designed for the discerning owner. Providing a commitment to personal attention, care and respect for vehicle, vehicle owner, as well as the environment at the top of the list. The Auto Wash and Detail Shop offers an enormous assortment of specific services, including hand waxing and complete detailing of your precious vehicle. Show your Watershed Watch Discount Card for deals on Premier Wash, The Works, and detail services. They look forward to meeting you!
Pacific Car Wash
Pacific Car Wash is a family-owned and operated full service car wash and auto detail center in Campbell location on Bascom at Hamilton.
Pacific Car Wash extends its most popular coupon special to Watershed Watch Discount Card holders, so you can enjoy all the benefits, without the coupons! Ask about their VIP Card and Value Books, which make it easy to give gifts that help keep cars and our storm water clean!
For more information, please see their website: http://www.carwashpacific.com/
REDYPER SF Compostable Diaper Service
REDYPER SF (formerly EarthBaby) is a one of a kind diaper service that provides a sustainable diapering alternative to landfill or laundry in the San Francisco Bay Area. REDYPER delivers fully compostable diapering products, collects the dirty diapers, and professionally composts them into nutrient rich topsoil in only 14 to 16 weeks. Eco by Naty diapers are made from non-GMO corn and FSC certified wood pulp, and absorb and perform in the same way as the leading disposable diaper brands made from petroleum-based plastics. With REDYPER, parents now have the option to diaper their baby in single-use diapers without the harsh, long-lasting environmental impact.
REDYPER’s mission is to eliminate diapers and wipes from local landfills. Currently, they composts approximately 14 tond of diaper waste per week and to date has composted over 13 million pounds of diapers.
Pacific Interlock Pavingstone
We are very pleased to welcome Pacific Interlock Pavingstone as a campaign partner. Visit the Pacific Interlock Pavingstone showroom on DeAnza Boulevard in Cupertino to learn about Hydro-Flo™ permeable pavers. Permeable pavers allow rain and irrigation water to flow though and soak into the soil below, rather than becoming runoff.
For more information visit http://pacinterlock.com
South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition
South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition originated as a community based effort called Friends of Los Gatos Creek. To date, this group has conducted more than 100 creek cleanups removing 140 tons of trash from Los Gatos Creek. As an organization our goals are to Reclaim, Restore and Revitalize our creeks through volunteerism by:
- Strengthening local agency coordination and efforts with volunteer action
- Conducting ongoing cleanups via Team 222
- Having a youth education program “Bring Classroom to Creek”
- Monitoring reclaimed areas for re-encampment
- Reporting illegal discharges from storm drains
- Restoration through riparian work/vegetation management
Join us for our next cleanup and you’ll see what an impact just two hours of work will make on our lovely creeks and rivers.
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste provides the community with practical pollution prevention options for the use, recycling, and disposal of products containing hazardous substances.
Protecting the environment, our watershed and public health from the effects of improper disposal of hazardous waste makes Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste a perfect match as a partner in the Watershed Watch campaign.
Sunnyvale Carwash & Detail
Sunnyvale Carwash & Detail is a full-service 76 gas station providing eco-friendly carwash and detail solutions. They take clean to a higher level using a reclaimed water process to recycle water and limit runoff, and proudly feature environmentally friendly products so you can enjoy a clean car, and clean creeks!
Present your Watershed Watch Discount Card to receive $3 off the Premium Wash package!
Sunnyvale Car Spa, Inc.
Featuring a Valero gas station and convenience store open 24/7, Sunnyvale Car Spa offers $5 off any car wash with your Watershed Watch Discount Card, so you can treat yourself while you treat your car to a 100% brushless hand wash! Serving the Sunnyvale community since 1996, they’re committed to providing excellent service, and a creek-friendly solution for your car wash.
VTA Valley Transit Authority
www.vta.org
VTA is committed to creating a more sustainable Santa Clara County , providing low-cost public transportation options throughout Santa Clara County to give residents an opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint through the use of mass transit. VTA also generously donates advertising space to the Watershed Watch Campaign, providing an opportunity to reach VTA riders with our watershed awareness messages.
Vikhar Valero
Located at the corner of S. De Anza Boulevard and Prospect in Cupertino, Vikhar Valero offers a drive-thru exterior wash service, gas, snacks, smog service and propane fills all in one convenient location. Present your Watershed Watch Discount Card for $1 off any car wash.
Yamagami’s Nursery
Yamagami’s Nursery, a family-owned business since 1948, offers fine plants, garden products and expert guidance to the greater Silicon Valley . “When you want to succeed…the first time” is their motto and the focus of everything they do. Yamagami’s has been part of the wider Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association’s “Our Water Our World” campaign for several years, providing information about less-toxic and watershed-friendly products and procedures to help guide their customers toward greener practices.
Yamagami’s commitment to watershed protection gives new meaning to “green thumb.”
KBAY
KBAY 94.5 is the top rated South Bay radio station, featuring contemporary hits and popular on-air personalities. KBAY is not only an enthusiastic supporter of the Watershed Watch Campaign, they are also a Certified Green Business.
KBAY airs public service announcements, provides support for community events, features Watershed Watch tips on Planet KBAY, distributes the Watershed Watch Discount Card at events, and even helps find new partners for the Discount Card Program.
KDTV Univision 14
KDTV has been a supportive media partner providing interview opportunities in their morning news program and added value announcements. The Watershed Watch Campaign appreciates Univision making it possible to reach the largest Spanish-speaking television audience in the Bay Area with our important pollution prevention messages.
KFOX
KFOX and Entercom has partnered with the Watershed Watch Campaign to provide support for our car wash events, and a Bay Area-wide sponsorship of the Entercom Sustainability Initiative “1-Thing” including thousands of public service announcements and website impressions to help share all the ways that you can do “1-Thing” in your community to prevent water pollution and lead a more sustainable lifestyle. KFOX rocks!
KNTV
KNTV supports Watershed Watch with production and advertising to help extend our capabilities to tell our story to Bay Area viewers. KNTV’s “Bay Area Proud” has given Watershed Watch an opportunity to spotlight our educational and community volunteer programs.
KSOL 98.9/99.1 FM
Radio Estéro Sol is a top-rated Spanish station helping the Watershed Watch Campaign educate the community about pollution prevention, and promote our services and events. Their substantial support expands our potential to achieve the common goal of protecting our local creeks and the Bay.
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