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Watershed Protection Division
Watershed Protection Division

News and events

Find updated information and news about our program and regional partners, local events, and Watershed Watch events.

New website allows public to help spot locations in Santa Clara County in need of litter cleanup

County partnership with San José Conservation Corps is using $2 million in state funds to clean up trash strewn on streets, curbs, freeway ramps and other dumping sites. Read more about the partnership between San José Conservation Corps and the County.

Upcoming events

Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training Program

If you are a professional gardener or landscape maintenance worker looking to learn ways to conserve water, protect the soil, reduce the use of pesticides, create a healthier work environment, and expand your business prospects, you should consider attending a Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training. Registration is now open for the Winter 2024 Green Gardener Training.

Each training consists of 10 classes (one class held per week). Classes are taught in English.Professional gardeners and landscape maintenance professionals who attend 80% of the classes and successfully complete an exam will receive a certificate of completion and their Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Card.

Training Dates: Thursdays,  February 8, 2024 to April 25, 2024      
Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Location: FUHSD Adult School, 589 West Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Fees: $90 for landscape professionals; $150 for all others
Register Here

Other announcements

Children's activity book

The Watershed Protection Division has developed an activity book for young children to learn about the watershed. Download a copy of the activity book to print at home, or e-mail [email protected] to request a hard copy.

Watershed Watch Logo with man, woman, and child in between all holding hands. Text includes "Watershed Watch" on top and "Protects our creeks and bay" at bottom

Watershed watch discount cards

Protecting our creeks and bay is as easy as taking your car to a car wash where they recycle and treat water — to prevent dirt, grease, brake dust and soap from entering storm drains! Check out this list of car wash providers to see if they offer a discount! Discounts for other watershed friendly vendors are also available!