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New Report Analyzes Bacteria Levels of Santa Ana River and Lytle Creek

Inland Empire Waterkeeper is proud to share the results of our first-ever Waterkeeper Water Monitoring Program. Our goal is simple: to give Inland Empire communities ...
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Celebrating 20 Years of IE Waterkeeper with a Revitalized Mission

In 2005, the Inland Empire was experiencing a development boom with new housing tracts, industrial complexes, and rapid urban growth. Garry Brown, founder of Orange ...
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Annual Review of Our Watershed Education Program

Our environmental education program, River KATS: Kids Activism Through Science, had an impactful 2024-2025 school year that provided students with meaningful, hands-on experiences! Ultimately, our ...
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Santa Ana River in San Bernardino Natl Forest - Public Domain by Forest Service

IE Waterkeeper Launches Extreme Heat Program to Map Cooling Zones

Inland Empire Waterkeeper is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new program aimed at helping Inland Empire residents stay safe during the growing number ...
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Why We Need an Effective MS4 Permit

Pollutants from residential and industrial runoff impact our waters, putting public health and natural ecosystems at risk. So, how does this relate to the Region ...
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IE Waterkeeper and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Partner on Environmental Education

Inland Empire Waterkeeper’s River KATS program reached over 1,300 students from Title 1 schools across the Inland Empire. During the 2023-2024 academic year, Inland Empire ...
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Helping Our Community Conserve Water

Since July 2023, we’ve partnered with the State of California and local organizations on crucial community outreach campaigns that directly impact Inland Empire residents. These ...
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Do You Qualify for A Yard Transformation Rebate?

The majority of at-home water usage is caused by outdoor irrigation. Many of our landscapes have grass turf or non-water-wise plants unsuitable for our drier, ...
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Inland Empire Waterkeeper Adopts Martha McLean Park

Inland Empire Waterkeeper (Waterkeeper), a nonprofit organization preserving local water quality, has adopted Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park in partnership with the City of Riverside Parks, ...
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New Grants Allow Our Education Program to Expand

We’re thrilled to announce not just one, but two exciting grant victories! Let’s dive into how each grant is helping us further our mission of ...
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Temescal Creek Stormwater 2024

IE Waterkeeper Prevails in Legal Battle Over Stormwater Pollution in Temescal Creek

Earlier this month, Inland Empire Waterkeeper (Waterkeeper), a program of Orange County Coastkeeper (Coastkeeper), emerged victorious from a Clean Water Act lawsuit over stormwater pollution ...
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Tips for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season

This holiday season, we’re joining forces with Inland Empire community groups and the State of California to help keep the members of our watershed healthy. ...
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