A Healthier River Starts With You
Helping the Mississippi River one storm drain at a time…
The Northeast Storm Drain Challenge is raising awareness of the role that storm drains play in the health of our River while promoting the adoption of storm drains. Find out more about adopting a storm drain near you.
Our Challenge
Find out about the impact of the Northeast Storm Drain Challenge.
Adopting a Drain
Adopting a drain simply means that you spend about 15 minutes per month cleaning debris like sand, leaves, and trash from the grate with a few simple tools. At adopt-a-drain.org, you can sign up to adopt a drain near you and track your cleanings so we can measure our collective efforts to help the Mississippi River!
Renter? No problem! Simply un-adopt your drain when you move and adopt a new one when you get settled at your new location.
Learn How to Clean a Storm Drain
Need to learn a bit more before you adopt a storm drain? Watch a short demonstration to learn how to clean a storm drain and find out about helpful tools.