We All Think Blue
For more than 20 years Think Blue San Diego has implemented innovative, proactive steps to stop pollution before it gets into storm drains. But to keep it that way, we must all dive in and do our part. Reducing stormwater pollution in our neighborhoods and communities is easy when We All Think Blue.
Did You Know
1148
Miles of stormwater system pipes
15
Pump Stations
69
Miles of channels spread throughout the city
1900
Dry weather flows
46023
Storm drains and outfalls
92000
Miles of street sweeping removing 110 tons of trash
73000
Construction sites inspected, investigated and eliminated annually
FY23 Data
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November 1st, 2025
Don’t let your candy wrappers come back to haunt our waterways! 🍬 You can help us scare away stormwater pollution with these simple tricks: 🧙♀️ Don’t pour potions, paint or chemicals down the storm drains. Visit the link in our bio for hazardous waste drop off sites! 🍂 Leaves can create a monster mess in the storm drain. When raking up fall leaves, remember to sweep them away from the street and storm drains by disposing them in the GREEN bin. 🗑️ Keep the spooky stuff away from our streets, storm drains and waterways by placing any trash directly into a covered bin. Together, we can help protect San Diego’s waterways from pollution nightmares. Think Blue, San Diego!
October 23rd, 2025
🤔 Did you know that one inch of rain falling on an average home’s roof produces about 620 gallons of rainwater runoff? 💧 Instead of letting rainwater go to waste, you can capture it with a rain barrel and use it to irrigate your garden. 🌿 Make every drop count! The @CityofSanDiego offers rebates for installing rain barrels, gutters, and downspout redirects to help you start harvesting rainwater at home. 🔗 Learn more and apply at: www.thinkblue.org/rebate-program/
October 21st, 2025
Join Think Blue’s Water Quality Monitoring Team as they collect samples from coastlines in La Jolla and Torrey Pines! 🧪🏖️ Regular monitoring is just one of the many ways the @cityofsandiego Stormwater Department works tirelessly behind the scenes to improve and protect water quality. 💧💙 Visit ThinkBlue.org/Stormwater-Goals/ to learn more!
October 16th, 2025
Imagine a day without water… It’s hard to imagine, right? 💧 Here in San Diego, our health, environment and daily lives all depend on clean waterways and a stormwater system that keeps pollution out of our oceans, bays, and communities. Protecting our water means protecting our way of life! At Think Blue, @cityofsandiego Stormwater Department, we work hard every day to ensure the miles of pipes, channels and pump stations across the city are properly maintained. Their efforts help provide clean waterways and flood-safe communities across San Diego. Clean water and clean beaches are brought to you by clean stormwater! 🔗 Learn more at ThinkBlue.org
October 15th, 2025
Rainy season in San Diego is officially here! ☔ Now is the time to prepare your family, home and community for wet weather. Here’s how you can help protect your property and our waterways: 💧 Clear rain gutters: remove leaves and debris to prevent clogs and reduce the risk of flooding. ♻️ Secure trash and recyclables: pick up litter and make sure bins are tightly closed to stop waste from washing into storm drains. 🌿 Cover bare soil: use mulch to prevent erosion and reduce stormwater runoff in your yard. 💡Pro tip: Did you know @cityofsandiego offers rain gutter rebates and FREE mulch to help residents get #RainReady? 🔗 Learn more and apply at www.thinkblue.org/rebate-program/. Link in bio.
October 9th, 2025
Happy Water Professionals Appreciation Week! 💧 Every day at Think Blue, the @cityofsandiego Stormwater Department, our dedicated team works behind the scenes to protect our communities and environment. From maintaining miles of stormwater pipes and channels, to regularly monitoring local water quality, their efforts help prevent flooding, reduce pollution, and keep our waterways clean and healthy. Let’s celebrate these water professionals who keep our city safe and our environment protected! 🚧🛠️🌊
October 2nd, 2025
🏆The @cityofsandiego Stormwater Department was recently granted an “Outstanding Stormwater Funding Initiative” award by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA)! This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication to protecting water quality, reducing flooding risks and supporting healthier communities. 👏 💧Clean water and clean beaches are brought to you by clean stormwater. #ThinkBlueSanDiego
October 1st, 2025
Thank you to the volunteers across San Diego who joined us on Coastal Cleanup Day! 💙 Together, we removed over 55,000 pounds of trash, litter and debris from our local environment. 🧹🗑 Clean water and clean beaches are made possible by clean stormwater. Without community members like you, clean waterways would not be possible. 🌊 #ThinkBlueSanDiego #ILoveACleanSD #CoastalCleanupDay2025 @iloveacleansd
September 22nd, 2025
Happy First Day of Autumn! 🍁 As the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall, remember to rake them up and dispose in a covered green bin! 🧹🍂 ➡️ 🗑️ When leaves enter storm drains, they release excess phosphorus and nitrogen into our waterways, contributing to water pollution and harming aquatic life. 🐟💧 They can also clog drains, leading to neighborhood flooding during storms. 🌧️ Remember to rake your leaves and dispose of them in a covered green bin to keep them out of storm drains and waterways! Learn more at ThinkBlue.org. #Autumn #ThinkBlueSanDiego
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Community Partners
Think Blue San Diego is proud to partner with the following organizations to help educate the public on the importance of the stormwater system and conduct cleanup activities throughout the region.
Founded in 1954, this nonprofit aims to inspire San Diegans to actively conserve and enhance the environment through example, outreach and involvement.
This advocacy group helps educate San Diego’s students about watersheds and wildlife, hosts beach cleanups year-round, and pushes for legislation to improve stormwater health.
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is a San Diego-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that envisions a world with landfills and oceans free of discarded resources. To achieve this they empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research.
Started by a group of concerned citizens 20 years ago, this foundation acts as a steward for the San Diego’s namesake river and is dedicated to making it a truly regional asset valued by all San Diegans.
This organization recently challenged San Diegans to take the “ 52 Ways to Love Your Water” pledge and take small weekly actions to help protect our waterways.