RE:CIRCLE Upgrades Ontario Facility to Protect Waterways with IE Waterkeeper
Joint Release RE:CIRCLE Solutions Upgrades Ontario Facility to Protect Local Waterways with Inland Empire Waterkeeper Joint initiative reduces industrial runoff, advances circular food economy, and keeps resources in continuous use […]
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 reliable water quality information so […]
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 County Coastkeeper, knew how explosive […]
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 goal is to foster a […]
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 of extreme heat events. The […]
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 8 MS4 permit, and what […]
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 Waterkeeper (Waterkeeper) has successfully served […]
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 campaigns cover a broad spectrum […]
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, hotter California climate and require […]
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, Recreation, and Community Services Department […]