Mt. Diablo Wetlands Fund

06/05/2026

Join MVSD as we celebrate World Environment Day. Help reduce plastic waste by choosing refillable bottles for drinking and cleaning. If you do use single-use plastics, make sure to recycle so it doesn’t end up in our waterways.

06/03/2026

It’s that time of year when everyone is heading outside. Before heading to Moorhen Marsh, make an appointment. Visit https://www.mvsd.org/moorhen-marsh for details.

06/01/2026

As the weather gets warmer, pet owners know that means flea and tick season. Avoid using outdoor sprays and spot-on products that contain harsh chemicals that can enter our local waterways. Ask your vet about oral medications and help protect your pets and the environment.

05/31/2026

Does Sneezeweed really make you sneeze? Come find out!
Join us on June 20th at Moorhen Marsh for a hands-on Wetland Restoration Day!
Help restore this important habitat by removing invasive plants, supporting new growth, and learning about the unique ecology of our local wetlands. You’ll also get to meet the fascinating California sneezeweed—and even plant and take one home!
This event is organized by New Leaf Collaborative in partnership with Friends of Alhambra Creek () and Mt. View Sanitary District (), and is part of the Meet Me Martinez Initiative, sponsored by the Martinez Community Foundation. Space is limited, so RSVP using the QR code or follow the link: https://www.mvsd.org/wetland-restoration-day
All are welcome—bring a friend and come make a difference!

05/29/2026

Congrats to the Mt. View Sanitary District team for receiving the California Sanitation Risk Management Authority’s Workers’ Compensation Excellence in Safety Management and Injury Prevention Award! https://www.mvsd.org/mvsd-recognized-for-excellence-in-worker-safety

05/27/2026

Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, a tiny bird bursting with energy that flashes a vivid ruby crown when excited. Learn more about our marsh visitor at https://mvsd.org/kinglet

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Wishing our turtle friends, big and small, in Moorhen and McNabney marshes a spe-shell World Turtle Day!

05/22/2026

The MVSD office and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. In the event of a sewer emergency, our staff can still be reached by calling 925-228-5635.

05/21/2026

The start of summer brings back swimming, camping, and of course, BBQs. Steaks, burgers, chicken, and all their juicy goodness comes fats, oils, and grease (FOG) on your grill and in the drip pan. Keep those drippings out of the drain with tips for outdoor cooking here: https://mvsd.org/BBQ