Partners for Clean Water

Clean Water Tips

It's up to all of us to keep the Boise River clean. Here are some simple, everyday tips for keeping the storm drains clean and the Boise River healthy:

Check out River Care Tips for a variety of ways to keep our water clean.
Pick up after your pet and properly dispose of the waste in the toilet or trash. Remember: “Just Doo It.”
Limit your pesticide and fertilizer use and apply only the amount recommended by the manufacturer for your turf and plant types.
Check your vehicles for fuel and oil leaks and repair as needed.
Wash your car on the lawn or go to a car wash. Dirt, oil, and grease end up in the storm drain and then the river. Use biodegradable soaps sparingly. Car washes dispose of the soapy water into the sanitary sewer.
Don’t trash our town! Litter accounts for the majority of debris that ends up in the storm drain. Keep a litter bag in your car and if you smoke, use the ashtray. Check if any litter can be recycled!
Wash latex paint brushes in the sink or toilet, not in the storm drain.
Mark the storm drains in your neighborhood. Organize a group and call 388-4703 for information.
Compost yard waste, leave lawn clippings on the lawn, check your sprinklers for proper coverage, and use drought tolerant plants.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For more information, go to the Residential Recycling program web page.
Use the Household Hazardous Waste Collections Sites to dispose of used fluorescent light bulbs, motor oil, batteries, and more! For locations, go to the Household Hazardous Waste collection site web page.