Watershed Protection Outreach and Graphic Design Services

The City of Palo Alto is looking for a graphic design and outreach consultant to develop integrated outreach strategies and materials in support of its Watershed Protection Program.

We seek to outreach messages to residents regarding stormwater pollution prevention, sea level rise, green stormwater infrastructure, less-toxic pest control and correct disposal of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, fats oils and grease, and other potential water pollutants; and to businesses and industry regarding stormwater and wastewater regulatory requirements, fats oils and grease (FOG), and expanded use of recycled water; other government agencies that the City collaborates with to achieve water pollution prevention goals.

The City of Palo Alto develops and administers pollution prevention and outreach programs targeting residents, businesses and industry to reduce the quantity of pollutants entering the sewer and storm drain systems. This fulfills its permit responsibilities as operator of a wastewater treatment plant, the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (Plant), and as a co-permittee in the Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program for stormwater.

The Plant and the City's storm drain system discharge to the lower South San Francisco Bay, which has been listed as an impaired water body. As such, the watershed protection public outreach program must be effective and search for new opportunities to educate target groups and inspire strong water pollution prevention choices.