A national clean-water program

Adopt-a-Drain partners with cities to protect water

Engage residents to adopt storm drains to keep neighborhoods clean and protect waterways. Aligned with best practices in social science, our MS4-compliant program partners with cities to inspire stewardship and behavior change to prevent run-off pollution and reduce localized flooding.

Cost-effective and tailored to fit budgets for cities of any size

Adopt-a-Drain makes it easy for cities to engage residents in watershed protection. Fees are based on city population, making the program affordable and scalable for small or large communities. Our partners gain access to ready-to-implement outreach tools, exportable tracking data, and an annual report that does your MS4 reporting work for you.

Direct Action

Our Web app enables residents to adopt a drain and pledge to keep debris clear.

Improve Water

Reduce runoff pollution and prevent flooding while saving money on outreach.

MS4 Requirements

Meet requirements for public involvement and download an annual report.

Track Data

Log in to access pollution prevention metrics and sort and export data.

Safety Education

Safe clean-up practices with step-by-step instructions for cleaner waterways.

Outreach Tools

Promote the program to local residents with materials vetted with social science.

Clean water begins at your curb

Watch a short public education video that inspires residents to protect water in their neighborhood by signing up for the program.

Visit Adopt-a-Drain.org

Keep neighborhoods clean and protect local waterways

Adopt-a-Drain mobilizes residents to take regular, sustained action to prevent localized flooding and reduce runoff pollution by clearing storm drains in their neighborhood. Participants sign up for the program online at Adopt-a-Drain.org to create an account that allows them to adopt and name drains and report the amount of debris they collect.

Visit Adopt-a-Drain.org