Creek channels in metropolitan areas of Sacramento County are periodically cleaned by the County Department of Water Resources Drainage Section. But it is the responsibility of each property owner to keep creeks and their borders free of debris that could clog the channel, causing local flooding and endangering the surrounding area.

KNOW THE PROBLEM

Any material dumped into a storm drain goes directly into a creek and into a river…the source of our drinking water.

 

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Never use a storm drain as a dump for any kind of waste.

For information call: County Department of Water Resources: 875-7246

INFORMATION

For Safe Disposal of Oil, Toxics and Pesticides:
Sacramento County Hazardous Waste 379-0500
City of Folsom 355-7272

To Report Obstructions and Toxic Spills in Channels:
Sacramento County Drainage Maintenance 875-5171
City of Citrus Heights 727-4770
City of Folsom 355-7272

To Report Illegal Dumping:
City of Sacramento 264-5948
City of Citrus Heights 727-4770
City of Folsom 355-7229
County of Sacramento 874-8024

Water Wise Pest Control Program 443-6369

 

CREEKS AND STREAMS: A VITAL RESOURCE FOR SACRAMENTO COUNTY

The County drainage ordinance prohibits the placing of any obstruction in a floodway including buildings, fill, or fencing. Dumping of waste, trash, or debris in a waterway is also prohibited.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife requires a permit to work in a stream bed — for the purpose of protecting aquatic life. For general information: 445-0411.

The Army Corps of Engineers requires a permit for any work that alters a stream channel — for the purpose of protecting wetlands. For information: 557-5250.

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