Keep the Rio Grand

Keep the Rio Grand Preventing stormwater pollution & protecting the quality of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. Stormwater is a leading source of pollution in the Rio Grande.

Members: AMAFCA, Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, Ciudad SWD, Corrales, Los Ranchos, NMDOT, Town of Bernalillo, City of Rio Rancho, ESCAFCA, SSCAFCA And the pollution is largely human-caused! The Stormwater Team was formed in 2004 to educate individuals and businesses on how to reduce stormwater pollution by keeping trash and other pollution out of our stormwater system.

When washing your car at home, try to use as little soap as possible and opt for a hose with a trigger spray to easily t...
01/06/2025

When washing your car at home, try to use as little soap as possible and opt for a hose with a trigger spray to easily turn the water off. This simple step can prevent water from flowing down your driveway and into the storm drains, helping to keep the Rio Grande clean and pristine!

When you're shopping, try to avoid excessive packaging. Opt for products with minimal or eco-friendly packaging to help ...
01/03/2025

When you're shopping, try to avoid excessive packaging. Opt for products with minimal or eco-friendly packaging to help reduce waste. Every small choice we make contributes to a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone! 📦

The Stormwater Quality Team is thrilled to welcome 2025 with you! 🎉 Let's join forces to safeguard our beautiful this ...
01/01/2025

The Stormwater Quality Team is thrilled to welcome 2025 with you! 🎉 Let's join forces to safeguard our beautiful this year. Together, we can make a real difference for our environment!

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Yard waste, please keep it tidy! Remember to sweep sidewalks and driveways—never hose them. This helps prevent debris fr...
12/30/2024

Yard waste, please keep it tidy! Remember to sweep sidewalks and driveways—never hose them. This helps prevent debris from entering storm drains and keeps our environment healthy. Let's all do our part to maintain a cleaner community!

Make sure to secure your trash and recycling bins from the wind until trash day. Many household items can harm our water...
12/28/2024

Make sure to secure your trash and recycling bins from the wind until trash day. Many household items can harm our water system and pollute waterways when disposed of improperly, such as being poured down the drain, on the ground, or into storm sewers.

Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, the Stormwater Quality Team wishes you a joyous holiday seas...
12/25/2024

Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, the Stormwater Quality Team wishes you a joyous holiday season 💙. We hope you have a fantastic time with family and friends. Let's also remember to keep our environment clean and beautiful during this festive season. Happy holidays to all!

Pet waste is f***l matter left behind by pets 💩. When it isn’t picked up, it can be carried away by stormwater flows fro...
12/23/2024

Pet waste is f***l matter left behind by pets 💩. When it isn’t picked up, it can be carried away by stormwater flows from streets, sidewalks, trails, yards, and other areas. This runoff can then enter our storm drains and eventually flow into the Rio Grande, causing pollution and health hazards. Let's all do our part to keep our community clean by properly disposing of pet waste!

Happy First Day of Winter from the Stormwater Quality Team! ❄️ Let's all do our part to keep our waterways clean and ens...
12/21/2024

Happy First Day of Winter from the Stormwater Quality Team! ❄️ Let's all do our part to keep our waterways clean and ensure the Rio Grande is preserved for future generations.

Have questions or concerns about stormwater or stormwater quality? Reach out to our Stormwater Quality Team and fill out...
12/19/2024

Have questions or concerns about stormwater or stormwater quality? Reach out to our Stormwater Quality Team and fill out the form on our website for assistance! 🙌

Why are stormwater discharges from industrial and construction sites important? When it rains, stormwater runs over loos...
12/16/2024

Why are stormwater discharges from industrial and construction sites important? When it rains, stormwater runs over loose soil and uncovered materials at these sites, picking up pollutants like sediment, chemicals, and debris. This polluted water then flows into water bodies like the Rio Grande without any treatment.

Holiday season is approaching which means it’s time to make tons of food for the whole family (and friends)! Make sure t...
12/14/2024

Holiday season is approaching which means it’s time to make tons of food for the whole family (and friends)! Make sure to dispose of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) properly. This includes vegetable-based cooking oils and animal-derived fats like milk, butter, lard, meat drippings, pet food, and fast-food products.

Hey educators! Check out our website for great programs that teach kids about water and water resources. Contact the org...
12/11/2024

Hey educators! Check out our website for great programs that teach kids about water and water resources. Contact the organization directly to bring these programs to your school. Visit our website for more info: https://keeptheriogrand.org/education-outreach/

Watch what you flush! 🚽 Avoid flushing cat litter, diapers, sanitary products, paper towels, facial tissues, coffee grou...
12/09/2024

Watch what you flush! 🚽 Avoid flushing cat litter, diapers, sanitary products, paper towels, facial tissues, coffee grounds, and cigarette butts. These can clog your septic system.

Dispose of fluids such as automobile fluids, paints, old batteries, pesticides, and household chemicals properly! If not...
12/07/2024

Dispose of fluids such as automobile fluids, paints, old batteries, pesticides, and household chemicals properly! If not, they can seep into groundwater or reach the Rio Grande, harming people and the environment. Only stormwater belongs in storm drains!

Today is International Volunteer Day! Celebrate by volunteering for trash clean-up events or simply picking up trash aro...
12/05/2024

Today is International Volunteer Day! Celebrate by volunteering for trash clean-up events or simply picking up trash around your neighborhood and community. 🗑️ Every small effort helps in keeping our environment clean and beautiful. Let's make a difference together!

Parents! Have your kids try our Storm Team Word Find on our website. They’ll learn different stormwater terms and have a...
12/02/2024

Parents! Have your kids try our Storm Team Word Find on our website. They’ll learn different stormwater terms and have a fun time finding each word! 😁 Visit our website and download it for them: https://keeptheriogrand.org/especially-for-kids/

Winter is on its way, and snow could be here soon! ❄️ Make sure to shovel your driveway before the snow begins to melt. ...
11/30/2024

Winter is on its way, and snow could be here soon! ❄️ Make sure to shovel your driveway before the snow begins to melt. When temperatures drop, melted snow can quickly freeze into ice. This isn't just a slipping hazard; the salt used to melt the ice can flow into storm drains and contaminate the Rio Grande.

The Stormwater Quality Team wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 As you gather with loved ones and enjoy your feast, let's...
11/28/2024

The Stormwater Quality Team wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 As you gather with loved ones and enjoy your feast, let's also remember to protect our environment. Dispose of fats, oils, and grease properly by cooling them down, placing them in a can, and throwing them away. Together, we can keep our drains clear and our community clean!

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Albuquerque, NM

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(505) 768-3654

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Cleaning up our city is essential and it starts with us. We want to maintain the beauty of New Mexico for generations to come. #KeepTheRioGrand

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Today is the perfect opportunity to be kind both to yourself and our planet. Make an impact by taking a few minutes of your day to pick up any litter you may see on your street – it's easy, fulfilling, and helps make the world we live in just that bit brighter!

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