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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May 12th, 2026
🏙️Urban Flooding 🏙️ Identify, plan, and reduce your risks from urban flooding: https://www.floods.org/news-views/asfpm-updates/urban-flood-hazards-challenges-and-opportunities/. #UrbanFlooding #ThinkBlueSanDiego #FloodSmart #FloodSafety — 🏙️ Inundaciones urbanas 🏙️ Identifique, planifique y reduzca sus riesgos de inundaciones urbanas: https://www.floods.org/news-views/asfpm-updates/urban-flood-hazards-challenges-and-opportunities/ #InundacionesUrbanas #PiensaAzulSanDiego #FloodSmart #SeguridadEnInundaciones
May 8th, 2026
💭 What’s a watershed? It’s the land area that collects rainwater and directs it to creeks, rivers, and the ocean ⛰️➡️🌊 REMEMBER: Everything flows downhill. 🌧️➡️🌊 Watersheds carry rain and pollution into our waterways. San Diego has six major watersheds. Do you know yours? Visit the link in our bio to learn more!
May 5th, 2026
🌊 Coastal Flooding 🌊 San Diego faces growing coastal flood risks as sea levels rise. Storm surge and high tides can inundate low-lying areas—are you prepared? 👉 Visit sandiego.gov/stormwater/floodplain-management for more info. #CoastalFlooding #ThinkBlueSanDiego #FloodSmart #FloodSafety — 🌊 Inundaciones costeras 🌊 San Diego enfrenta crecientes riesgos de inundaciones costeras a medida que aumenta el nivel del mar. Las marejadas ciclónicas y las mareas altas pueden inundar áreas bajas—¿está usted preparado? 👉 Visite sandiego.gov/stormwater/floodplain-management para más información. #InundacionesCosteras #PiensaAzulSanDiego #FloodSmart #SeguridadEnInundaciones
April 28th, 2026
Having well-managed, clean stormwater provides a variety of benefits to our local communities, such as flood control, enhanced water quality and so much more! Green infrastructure systems increase the City’s capacity to manage stormwater and achieve environmental benefits. 🌧️ 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more! #ThinkBlueSanDiego #WaterManagement
April 23rd, 2026
@cityofsandiego Stormwater Department is a partner in a statewide initiative called Rain Ready California. By getting Rain Ready, we can protect our waters before it rains, collect rainwater whenever it falls, reduce flooding, and help California create a water-secure future. #RainReadyCA #GetRainReadyCA
April 22nd, 2026
Happy #EarthDay! San Diego is home to many ecosystems, wildlife species and all of us. The City is working to implement technology and science-based solutions to protect our environment from the effects of pollution, urbanization and a changing climate. 🌎🌳 🔗 Check out the link in our bio to learn more about our program’s goals! #ThinkBlueSanDiego #PollutionPrevention
April 20th, 2026
There is still time to register for @iloveacleansd 24th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup event. Sign up today to be part of San Diego County’s largest environmental cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Visit the link in our bio to register today and help protect our planet’s waterways! 🌎 🚮 #ThinkBlueSanDiego #C2B2026 #CreektoBay #ILACSD #ILoveACleanSD
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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.