Watershed Intelligence Intake

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Reporting Pollution & River Trash

What types of water pollution can I report?

You can report any visible threat to local waterways, including floating river trash, dumped tires, plastic waste, oil sheens, chemical spills, unusual water discoloration, or illegal dumping along riverbanks.

How do I mark the location of the pollution or river trash?

You can use our interactive map directly on the form! Simply drag the pin to the exact spot on the waterway where you saw the issue, and the location details will load automatically into your report—even if you aren't at the site right now or have location services turned off.

Can I submit a river pollution report anonymously?

Yes. You can submit photos and location details completely anonymously. Providing an email or phone number is entirely optional.

What happens after I submit a report to the CWRC?

Submissions are logged directly into the Community Watershed Response Coalition (CWRC) field intake queue. Reports are evaluated for rapid cleanup dispatch, debris removal logistics, or deployment coordination with our network of standby field teams and civil contractors.