Best Management Practices
Releasing pollutants into the storm drain system or a waterway is prohibited by local ordinance, state, and federal law.
Each topic below offers simple ways to protect our creeks. You will find information on:
- Legal obligations pertaining to storm water pollution prevention.
- Business activities and areas that have a potential to impact local creeks and the Russian River.
- Best Management Practices (BMPs) for business operations to protect water quality.
- Spill Reporting for non-hazardous discharge to the storm drain system.
- Business responsibilities for storm water protection.
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Apartment Complex
Auto Body Repair
Auto Detailers
Auto Parts Stores
Auto Repair Shops
Car Washes
Carpet Cleaners
Concrete Work
Construction
Dental Offices
Gasoline Stations
Home Improvement Center
Hotels and Motels
Landscapers
Mobile Pet Groomers
Nurseries
Painters
Pet and Feed Stores
Pollution Prevention
Pools
Portable Toilets
Power Washing
Restaurants
Stone and Tile Cutting
Supermarkets
Temporary Erosion Control
Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries