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)