Join the effort to keep our air and water clean, which helps keep our community healthy and happy. Learn about important simple steps you can take, from sustainable landscaping to cashing in on water-saving rebates. Water is an invaluable resource that we are committed to protecting for our families.

Rebates

In April 2021, the East Bay Municipal Utility District declared a stage 1 drought and encouraged everyone to help conserve water. Residents and businesses can help by reducing their indoor and outdoor water use, and rebates are available to help!

Clean Water Resources

Urban runoff is the leading cause of water pollution in creeks and the San Francisco Bay today. The City’s Clean Water Program works to prevent water pollution from urban runoff within our jurisdiction. 

Homeowners and landscape professionals can learn about sustainable landscaping to reduce pesticide toxicity in our waterways and environment from ReScape California, formerly called Bay-Friendly Landscaping and Gardening.

Walnut Creek regularly inspects a variety of businesses to ensure they are complying with policies and regulations protecting storm drains and creeks. Typical businesses that are subject to stormwater inspections include restaurants, transportation facilities, auto repair shops, construction sites, and other types of light industries and services that have the potential to pollute stormwater runoff. Learn how you can certify your business as a Green Business.

Walnut Creek Watershed Council

Since 2013, the City of Walnut Creek has been a partner of the Walnut Creek Watershed Council. The Walnut Creek watershed is the largest in Contra Costa County, totaling 150 square miles or 96,000 acres. The mission of the Watershed Council is to support a healthy and sustainable Walnut Creek watershed through community and municipality efforts, scientific studies, and restoration projects. To learn more about the Watershed Council's work, read their 2019 annual achievement report.