Trash discarded on urban lands frequently makes its way into streams, creeks, rivers, and eventually
the ocean, as rainstorms wash it into gutters and storm drains. This trash pollutes California waters and
adversely affects beneficial uses that support aquatic life, wildlife, recreation, water supplies, and public
health.
In 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an Amendment to the Water Quality Control
Plan for Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan) to Control Trash emitted in...
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- University CSU San Marcos
- Program Democracy in Action
- Sustainable Development Goals 14 Life Below Water
- Population Type Home Owners
- Focus Areas Equity
- Discipline Economics
- University Department Economics
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name San Marcos