Feb 21, 2020
The results from our water quality sampling of the first big rain of the season -“First Flush”- are finally here! This is an important citizen science program where trained volunteers collect water samples at outfall pipes and creek mouths during the first...
Oct 25, 2019
As we approach the rainy season, it’s important to remember that rain will wash any pollutants that have collected over the course of the summer into our waterways. It is critical that we clean up pollutants – especially pet waste – before rain...
Sep 10, 2019
First Flush Volunteer Training is Tuesday, September 10th at the RCD office, located at 80 Stone Pine Rd. Suite 100 in Half Moon Bay. For more information or to RSVP contact noah@sanmateoRCD.org or call (650) 712-7765 x 119. More information about our water quality...
Sep 5, 2015
Volunteers needed for First Flush! As winter approaches, it is time again for First Flush! The First Flush event, hosted by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS), monitors water quality at various locations within the MBNMS boundaries. The RCD is the...
Jan 1, 2014
January 2014: The RCD completed the Pillar Point Harbor Source Identification Project. Visit the project page to view the final report.