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SFPUC's Environmental Stewardship
 
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Many complex environmental issues are faced in doing our jobs at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

As prudent managers, we implement in-depth studies and research; conduct countless public meetings; build coalitions and solid working relationships with our stakeholders; work hand-in-hand with scientists and specialists including biologists, hydrologists and geologists to find ways to protect our precious resources while delivering 265 million gallons of water on average to the Bay Area every day.

It is a huge challenge to balance the environmental and regulatory requirements with today’s urbanization and growth in a way that protects the lands we oversee as valuable resources for our future. SFPUC staff are committed to these goals, and as we embark on the long-term Capital Improvement Program, we will continue to live up to the standards that this great Bay Area has set for its beautiful lands.

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To reach the SFPUC for information about our environmental programs, water and wastewater services, or hydroelectric power production, please call SFPUC Communications at (415) 554-3289.




2005 San Francisco Gardener Calendar Pick-up Locations
12/22/2004

Pick-up locations for the San Francisco Gardener Calendar

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Get Your Free Calendar
10/21/2004
The 2005 San Francisco Gardener Calendar will be ready for distribution around the 20th of December.  If you live in the SF Bay Area, please contact us  to have a calendar mailed to you.  Alternatively, you can pick a calendar up at one of several pick-up locations, or send your mailing information to SFPUC, Water Pollution Prevention Program, 3801 3rd Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94124. Photo above from 2005 San Francisco Gardener Calendar: Foggy Grove at the Presidio by Doug Robinson read more
Peninsula Watershed Management Plan (Final)
10/21/2004

Over 130 years ago the predecessor of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC), Spring Valley Water Works, had a vision of protected watershed lands that would provide a pure and reliable water supply for the developing economy of San Francisco.  In the last half of the 19th century, Spring Valley Water Works began purchasing the watershed lands that are now managed by the SFPUC.  They first acquired the 23,000-acre San Francisco Peninsula Watershed and then the 40,000-acre Alameda Creek Watershed in the East Bay.  Today, these two watersheds remain largely protected and continue to serve their primary purpose-to collect and store a reliable supply of high quality water for the homes and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. read more

Storm Water Management Plan
10/19/2004
In response to regulatory mandates, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has prepared a Storm Water Management Plan for those areas of the City served by separate storm and sewer collection systems.  In these areas, discharges entering storm water drains discharge directly to the Bay, Ocean or other inland waters (such as some lakes in City parks).

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Fifield-Cahill Ridge Trail Reservations  10/18/2004
FREE Home & Garden Guides to Prevent Water Pollution  09/29/2004
2005 Calendar Features  09/29/2004
2006 San Francisco Gardener Calendar Photo Contest  09/29/2004
ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN: Keeping pollutants out of San Francisco storm and sewer drains  09/21/2004
Fight the Bite: San Francisco Campaign to Educate Public About Threat of West Nile Virus  07/28/2004



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