News

• Cities Key Source of Toxics in Bay, Study Finds

  October 5, 2010

  Rainwater runoff from downtown sidewalks and suburban gardens dumps more toxic chemicals into San Francisco Bay than the large rivers that drain vast tracts of farmland in the Central Valley, according to a new study.

• Elementary students share second prize in ‘Mr. Funnelhead’ contest

  June 2, 2010

  Two Walnut Creek elementary school students tied for second place in the 14th annual Contra Costa Clean Water Program environmental art contest promoting the recycling of used motor oil and filters.

• Third-grader honored for “Funnelhead” poster

  May 21, 2008

  A Palmer School third-grader recently was one of two second-place winners in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program’s 12th annual environmental art contest to promote the recycling of used motor oil and filters.