Fall is an important time to protect storm drains. Join the nation’s largest Adopt a Drain program which invites residents to adopt a storm drain and commit to keeping it clear of leaves, trash and other debris.
Keeping storm drains clean prevents pollution in lakes and creeks. The program began in Minnesota in 2017, and the impacts are huge. Around 19,000 volunteers have prevented over 900,000 lbs. of debris from getting into local lakes and rivers.
Leaves, grass clippings, and dirt that build up along curbs and storm drains contain phosphorus, a nutrient which in high amounts causes algae blooms and reduces oxygen in the water.
Just 1 yard waste bag of leaves has enough phosphorus to create 100 lbs. of algae in water.
Sign up as an individual, a family, a school, an organization, a service group, and more. A few minutes a month can make a big difference in our waters.
Click HERE to sign up!
