Keep the Rio Grand

Happy ! Spanning 1,900 miles, the Rio Grande is the 5th-longest river in North America and the 28th-longest in the world! It's our job to make sure it can continue flowing for generations to come. Let's .

Happy First Day of Fall!

Arroyos are a critical part of our flood control infrastructure, not a garbage can! As water rushes through, the debris in our arroyos gets swept away right into the Rio Grande. Help us keep these ditches and our river clean by properly disposing of your trash. (PC: AMAFCA)

Team work makes the dream work! Check out our partners' websites to learn more about volunteer opportunities that help us .

https://keeptheriogrand.org/the-stormwater-quality-team/

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That rainbow under your car might look cool, but leaking oil is a leading water pollutant! If you see signs of leaks from your car, be sure to safely dispose of the fluids and take your car in for a tune-up. Let's keep our toxic chemicals out of our driveways and away from our river.

Do your Labor Day weekend plans include exploring our bosque? If so, please remember to keep your litter to yourself and pick up after your pets as you hike, bike, or run along our beautiful river! Visit the link below to learn more about enjoying the Rio Grande safely and to the fullest! (PC: CABQ) https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/enjoying-the-rio-grande

If your business or home is not connected to a sanitary sewer, you probably have a septic system to handle your waste. To function properly, your septic system requires a well-designed, properly installed, and regularly maintained system. Otherwise, you might be looking at a very expensive mess.

See how you can prevent a household or business disaster: https://keeptheriogrand.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEPTIC_UNDERSTANDING_SQT_04242017.pdf

If you see something, say something!

Reporting illegal dumping helps keep everyone safe. Not sure how to report it? Visit our website. https://keeptheriogrand.org/resources/

Be part of the solution! Take our survey to help us develop new ways to keep our water clean and safe. https://keeptheriogrand.org/stormwater-survey/

Stormwater Survey - Keep the Rio Grande Stormwater Quality team Spanish version Did you know that stormwater is the leading source of pollution in the Rio Grande? Stormwater runoff from streets, arroyos, roadside ditches, and underground storm sewers can carry polluted water directly into the Rio Grande. Things like pesticides, pet waste,...