The City of Hayward has received an $800,000 US EPA grant to partner with local school groups to educate youth about the impact of trash on the environment. Students The grant will be used to reduce trash by installing stormwater trash capture devices, assessing trash sources, and implementing trash reduction initiatives., Who are the partners?, The City is partnering with the Hayward Unified School District, local private schools, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Hayward Youth Commission, California State University East Bay, East Bay Regional Park District, Hayward Promise Neighborhood, Chabot College, Keep Hayward Clean & Green Task Force, Alameda County-Wide Clean Water Program, and the Eden Area YMCA., What will be in the curriculum?, Students grades 1-6 will receive a watershed stewardship curriculum in partnership with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD). Students grades 7-12 will have an opportunity to assist with trash capture design, trash collection and the installation of a trash capture device. In addition, there will be an annual contest where students take photographs of trash, post them on social…, Which schools are participating in the project?, All schools grades 1-12th both public and private are invited to participate in the project., What is a stormwater trash capture device?, A trash capture device is an engineered structure that filters stormwater, removing trash from the water and allowing clean water to flow to creeks and to our Bay. [video:https://youtu.be/DpqnRKxaMHg align:left], How can I be involved in the project?, If you have children in Hayward schools, talk to your teachers and principal to request their participation., How long will this project last?, The project is scheduled to last from summer of 2015 to summer of 2019., Project Contact:, Elisa Wilfong, 510-881-7960, elisa.wilfong@hayward-ca.gov Elisa Wilfong Download a PDF about the Youth Trash Capture and Watershed Education Project . The U&ES Department completes capital improvement projects to ensure Hayward’s water and wastewater services meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, safety, and efficiency. In addition, facilities and programs are continuously…
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You may have noticed that we've changed things around a bit..., In fact, we've overhauled our website from the ground up. That means many links have changed, which is probably why you're seeing this message. We've done our best to make the new site easy to use and clutter free to help you find what you're looking for quickly and painlessly. Try our site search above, or check out some of our more popular destinations at the links provided. If you're still…, Press Releases, Pay your water bill City Services Hayward Police Department City Government
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You may have noticed that we've changed things around a bit..., In fact, we've overhauled our website from the ground up. That means many links have changed, which is probably why you're seeing this message. We've done our best to make the new site easy to use and clutter free to help you find what you're looking for quickly and painlessly. Try our site search above, or check out some of our more popular destinations at the links provided. If you're still…, You may have been looking for:, Pay your water bill City Services Hayward Police Department City Government
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These regulations recognize that the placement, illumination, size, and lack of proper maintenance of signs degrade the aesthetic character of the community that residents, businesses, and visitors enjoy. Specifically, these regulations are intended to: Preserve and improve the appearance of Hayward, and protect the City from visual clutter and blight; Protect property values, encourage economic…, 510.583.4143., Make a service request below: Access Hayward ACCESS HAYWARD
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Maintaining and preserving the integrity of our neighborhoods benefits everyone in the community. Residential and commercial properties that are poorly maintained or pose a nuisance to the surrounding community can lower property values, negatively impact community pride, and contribute to crime. Additionaly overgrown and dry weeds can pose a fire risk during dry spells. The Code Enforcement…
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Thank you for helping keep Hayward clean and safe by reporting trash and debris. Excessive litter and abandoned items on public sidewalks are unsightly and a danger to public health and safety. Report this issue by c ompleting an Access Hayward request and we will address the issue promptly. Please provide a detailed description of the location and the types of debris, including whether it is on…, public, property, call Maintenance Services at 510.881.7745 For trash and debris on, private, property, call Code Enforcement at 510.583.4143 Cleaning and Greening Hayward - One Street at a Time
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The City of Hayward conducts mandatory and complaint based rental inspections throughout the year on residential rental properties. These inspections ensure residential rental properties are maintained to minimum standards of health, life and safety. The Rental Housing Inspection Program (RRIP) was created to ensure the provision of minimum housing standards. The Program’s objective is to…
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Are you a bike-friendly driver? In honor of National Bike Month, drivers can take Bike East Bay ’s two-minute Drivers Ed 2.0 Quiz to find out. Participants will be entered into a random drawing for a $50 gift card. Biking to your destination instead of driving has benefits not just for personal health and wellness, but for environmental health. The transportation sector is the largest producer of…
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Pictured above is the first place winning poster in the 4th to 5th grade age group, submitted by Adelyn Kim. At the April 27 City Council Meeting , Mayor Barbara Halliday and the Hayward City Council recognized 19 local students as the winners of the 2021 City of Hayward Earth Day Poster and Writing Contest. To view the list of winners and their entries, click here . The annual Contest, now in…, Kindergarten to 1st Grade Posters, 1 st Place , Eliza Lee, Stonebrae Elementary School, 2 nd Place, Matthew Partida, Treeview Elementary School, 2nd to 3rd Grade Posters, 1 st Place , Juliana Munoz, Golden Oak Montessori School, 2 nd Place , Amélie León Hernandez, Schafer Park Elementary School, 4th to 5th Grade Posters, 1 st Place , Adelyn Kim, Connecting Waters Charter School East Bay, 2 nd Place , Valeria Calvario Cornejo, Longwood Elementary School, 6th to 8th Grade Posters, 1 st Place , Xochitl Francisco, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 2 nd Place , Myldret Vazquez, Anthony Ochoa Middle School, 9th to 12th Grade Posters, 1 st Place , Nancy Heppe, California Crosspoint Academy, 2 nd Place , Reese Maeda, California Crosspoint Academy, Kindergarten to 1st Grade Poems/Essays, 1 st Place , Anabelle León Hernandez, Schafer Park Elementary School, 2 nd Place , Clara Ollie Edwards, Burbank Elementary School, 2nd to 3rd Grade Poems/Essays, 1 st Place , Tiberius Reip, Marina Primary School, 2 nd Place , Franchesca Ramos Ramirez, Fairview Elementary School, 4th to 5th Grade Poems/Essays, 1 st Place , Adelyn Kim, Connecting Waters Charter School East Bay, 2 nd Place , Matias Michelena, Schafer Park Elementary School, 6th to 8th Grade Poems/Essays, 1 st Place , Isla Kalel Evangelista, East Avenue Elementary School, 2 nd Place , Shreya Rathaur, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 9th to 12th Grade Poems/Essays, 1 st Place , Simaima Janice Tulua Pohahau, Tennyson High School, 2 nd Place , Tanya Contreras, Tennyson High School, Students who submitted winning entries received a certificate of achievement from Mayor Halliday, as well as a gift card. The teachers of each student winner also received a gift card. To view all the winning entries in 2021, as well as in past years, please visit https://hayward-ca.gov/your-environment/get-involved/awards-contests/2021-earth-day-poster-writing-contest-winners .
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The City of Hayward will soon need to select a new electricity product for local residents and businesses, and is seeking community input on the decision. The change is coming because East Bay Community Energy , Hayward’s electricity supplier since 2018, is in the process of updating its electricity product options. East Bay Community Energy is the organization that provides the electricity…
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