PROCLAMATION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 - 21, 2025 AS "POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK” AND SEPTEMBER 22 - 28 AS "CREEK WEEK" IN THE
RUSSIAN RIVER WATERSHED
WHEREAS, throughout the United States the week starting on the third Monday of September is recognized as National Pollution Prevention Week; and WHEREAS, throughout much of California, including the Russian River watershed, cities, counties and other stewardship organizations are recognizing the fourth week of September as Creek Week; and
WHEREAS, our pollution prevention practices are intrinsically linked to the health of our watershed lands and waterways; and
WHEREAS, the Russian River Watershed Association supports programs to reduce pollution, increase the environmental quality of our watershed, and provide our communities with the knowledge to be effective stewards of the Russian River watershed lands and waterways; and
WHEREAS, the nearly 1,500 square miles of lands, 150 creeks, and approximately 360,000 residents of the Russian River watershed are connected and mutually support each other; and
WHEREAS, the Russian River, along with its tributaries and associated features are important resources to the people of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties; and WHEREAS, pollution in the form of trash and debris, chemicals from industry and everyday living, and sediment from construction and many land uses and activities all have the potential to degrade the quality of life and the quality of resources within the Russian River watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Russian River Watershed Association strives to protect our lands and waterways through ongoing pollution prevention outreach which aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of pollutants to our natural systems; and WHEREAS, during Pollution Prevention Week and Creek Week, creek, river and ocean clean-up campaigns will take place throughout Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, including our annual creek cleanup and first invasive species removal events in the Laguna de Santa Rosa on September 20, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED on this day of September 9, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Cotati that September 15-21, 2025, is Pollution Prevention Week and September 22-28, 2025 is Creek Week in the Russian River watershed, and asks all members of our community to support efforts to protect and enrich our watershed health by participating in the many Pollution Prevention Week/Creek Week activities, including the City of Cotati creek clean up and invasive species removal on September 20, 2025 and to take active steps to reduce pollution and care for our environment throughout the year.
Approved:_____________________________
Mayor