Properly placed storm drain protection with the use of sandbags, rock-filled bags, or block and gravel is essential to minimize pollutants from entering the Mojave River Watershed.

During dry months, pollution gathers in important stormwater flow areas and gets flushed during a rain.

The Mojave River flows freely through the desert, carrying pollutants with it.

Discolored green and brown, contaminated water flows through a wash and often ends up untreated in the Mojave River, threatening our local habitat and wildlife.

Litter and trash clog a San Bernardino County storm drain.

Bacteria and pollution have taken over this water embankment situated just yards away from a residential area.

County and City representatives regularly collect water samples from local waterways to test levels of pollution.

Many water sample tests are conducted on site to immediately calculate the amount of pollution in local waters. Other samples are taken back to labs for further testing.