RESIDENTIAL Resource Material			BUSINESS Resource Material
STUDENT Resource Material			PROGRAM Resource Material

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RESIDENTIAL RESOURCE MATERIAL

Household .....Gardening......Pool & Spa.....Car

WVCWP has a wide variety of useful & interesting materials to help you avoid contributing to Runoff Pollution when working around your home & garden.

Please note the materials you would like to receive, then e-mail or call to have them sent to you.

.....HOUSEHOLD.....

CLEAN IT GUIDE
A very nice laminated, "fan-out" guide with pictures of different housecleaning activities and useful information on handling them using non-polluting methods. Small, but extremely informative; full of useful information in a convenient format.

THE BAY BEGINS AT YOUR FRONT DOOR
A good overview: Explains the issues and origins of storm water pollution, specifically the anatomy of a storm drain system and activities that contribute to storm water pollution. Available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR A CLEANER BAY
A follow-up to "Bay Begins". Gives specific advice for homeowners related to home maintenance.

WHEN ANTS INVADE
Practical tips on stopping an ant invasion. Contains product recommendations.

PESTS BUGGING YOU?
Addresses specific unwanted pests, such as ants, cockroaches, and fleas, with suggestions for choosing and caring for plants and pets. Available in English & Spanish.

.....GARDENING.....

GROW IT GUIDE
A very nice laminated, "fan-out" guide with pictures of different garden pests and useful information on controlling them and eliminating them using non-polluting methods. Small, but extremely informative; a full of useful information in a convenient format.

IPM FACT SHEETS
Glossy 8" x 11" "Integrated Pest Management" sheets; each one goes into detail on less toxic approaches to 1 subject. These can be ordered individually or in any combination:
--Ants
--Aphids
--Cockroaches
--Fleas
--Lawn
--Mosquitoes
--Pesticides
--Pests
--Pest Control Service
--Roses
--Snails & Slugs
--Spiders
--Weeds
--Yellow Jackets

.....POOL & SPA.....

KEEP YOUR POOL, SPA & FOUNTAIN COPPER-FREE
Gives pollution prevention tips for filter cleaning and draining of pools and spas; the focus is on reducing or eliminating use of copper-based algaecides.

Draining Pools and Spas

.....CARS.....

Caring for Your Vehicle and the Environment

Car Washing

Cars Pollute Water Too!

BUSINESS RESOURCE MATERIALS

GENERAL......CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY......AUTO INDUSTRY......FOOD INDUSTRY

....GENERAL....

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY
A pamphlet outlining eligibility for Small Businesses to use the affordable hazardous waste drop-off program.

A HEALTHY BAY - IT'S GOOD BUSINESS!
A 14 page color brochure outlining "Good Housekeeping Tips for Small Businesses". Includes info on drop-off programs for Hazardous Waste.

.....CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.....
BLUEPRINT FOR A CLEAN BAY
A large 10 page brochure covering "Best Management Practices to Prevent Stormwater Pollution from Construction-Related Activities". Lists general and specific practices for sediment control, preventing spills & leaks, etc.

California General Construction Permits - State Water Resources Control Board info
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/stormwtr/construction.html

.....AUTO INDUSTRY.....
YOUR SHOP CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
A large 6 page brochure describing what vehicle service shops can do to protect water quality in the Bay.

PAMPHLETS: "GUIDELINES FOR VEHICLE SERVICE FACILITIES"
Full color pamphlets covering various activities in shops which service vehicles:
-- "BODY WORK"
-- "CHANGING OIL & OTHER FLUIDS"
-- "ENGINE & PARTS CLEANING & RADIATOR FLUSHING"
-- "KEEPING A CLEAN SHOP"
-- "TIPS FOR MANAGERS OF VEHICLE SERVICE FACILITIES"
-- "WASHING CARS & OTHER VEHICLES"

California General Industrial Permits - State Water Resources Control Board
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/stormwtr/industrial.htm

.....FOOD INDUSTRY.....

WATER QUALITY PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR FOOD HANDLING FACILITIES
An 11 page brochure covering Best Management Practices for Spill Cleanup, Grease Handling, Refrigeration Maintenance, Employee Training, etc.

EDUCATIONAL SET: "GOOD CLEANING PRACTICES" EMPLOYEE TRAINING POSTER AND PAMPHLETS
A set including a high-quality coated poster, 12 page training brochure, & pamphlets in 4 languages

STUDENT RESOURCES

STENCIL: "NO DUMPING - FLOWS TO BAY"
Plastic stencil with instruction sheet. For volunteer groups to use in stencilling storm drain inlets in order to alert the public to storm water pollution.

THE BAY BEGINS AT YOUR FRONT DOOR
Full color pamphlet with simple pictures illustrating everyday activities that can affect stormwater pollution.

PROGRAM RESOURCE MATERIAL

Contact us information on Annual Work Plans, Annual Reports and other material related to program administration and communication with the Regional Water Control Board.