Adopting a drain makes a big difference!

Pollution from stormwater runoff is the most common and substantial threat Minnesota waters face to upholding healthy ecosystems. Water picks up pollutants like unnatural amounts of leaves and twigs, excess sediment like sand and dirt, salt from winter deicers, bacteria like E. Coli and other pet waste pollutants, gas and oil from cars, and more. This significantly affects water, causing growth of harmful algae, killing aquatic life, and contaminating our fish and drinking water sources. Adopt-a-Drain asks residents to adopt a drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution. Sign up online to Adopt a Drain in your neighborhood at mn.adopt-a-drain.org.

For Educators:

Adopt-a-Drain K-12 supports the Adopt-a-Drain program. In WMWA territory, there is funding for supplemental resources to help K-12 educators flexibly integrate this program into their curriculum, school, and community. Teachers will receive training, newsletter support, access to online K-12 learning resources, printed classroom materials, and cool swag and incentives for both teachers and students!

Educators can learn more and sign-up here!

​See the Adopt-a-Drain media kit.

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