Keep the Rio Grand

Fun fact! The Rio Grande is the 5th-longest river in North America and the 20th longest in the world! Let's work together to protect this international treasure.

Our work to isn't possible without the ongoing support of the Stormwater Quality Team.

Learn more about our incredible coalition:
https://keeptheriogrand.org/the-stormwater-quality-team/

The Stormwater Quality Team - Keep the Rio Grande Stormwater Quality team Committed to Reducing Stormwater Pollution Stormwater is a leading source of pollution in the Rio Grande. And the pollution is largely human-caused! The Stormwater Team was formed in 2004 to educate individuals and businesses on how to reduce stormwater pollution by keeping t...

Reduce stormwater pollution at home and on the job! If you regularly work with chemical products, use safe practices to prevent these materials from flowing through our storm drains into the Rio Grande.

https://keeptheriogrand.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Reduce-SWP-on-the-Job-Rack-Card_FINAL-04262018.pdf

We want to hear from you. Fill out the survey on our site and help us as we keep developing new ways to prevent stormwater pollution and .

https://keeptheriogrand.org/stormwater-survey/

Stormwater Survey - Keep the Rio Grande Stormwater Quality team Spanish version Did you know that stormwater is the leading source of pollution in the Rio Grande? Stormwater runoff from streets, arroyos, roadside ditches, and underground storm sewers can carry polluted water directly into the Rio Grande. Things like pesticides, pet waste,...

Did you know that there's an interactive map where you can see all the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) projects going on in the Middle Rio Grande Basin? Now you do! Check it out!

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/f3a07f35be454b00b6c7f70c1d6e27c1

"Our Rio Grande ecosystem is more fragile than it seems. That's we each need to do our part to prevent stormwater pollution and keep this beautiful river clean and safe.

Be part of the solution. ⬇️
https://keeptheriogrand.org/

As you keep working on your spring gardening projects, please remember to dispose of yard waste correctly.

Or better yet, compost it! ♻️
https://keeptheriogrand.org/residential/

Don't rely on the P**p Fairy to scoop up your pet's mess! Pet waste is harmful to our water and ecosystem - keep it away from our drains.

Fun fact! The Rio Grande is nearly a million years old. Let's for a million more!