City government, local businesses, and residents can work together to protect our water resources. The Water Resources Department supports two volunteer programs: Adopt-a-Stream and Drain Marker. We encourage residents to get involved and help make a difference in Greensboro together.
Join the Drain Marker Program
Choose a section of the City and hit those streets to glue signs (drain markers) to storm drain covers. The markers serve as a visual reminder that only rainwater should go down these drains. The time commitment for this program varies and is based on volunteer availability, however, a minimum of 20 markers is required per every two people in a group. All the supplies are provided to you for this fun and easy project that has lasting value.
Definition of Stormwater: The runoff of rain and other water sources that washes over impervious surfaces such as roadways, collecting chemicals, oil, and other pollutants, which then flows into our storm drains. What enters our storm drains is not treated like our wastewater water is; it goes directly into our streams, many of which eventually drain into our lakes.
To learn more about how you and your group can participate in the Drain Marker Program, visit our website or call 336-373-2055.
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*Participants must be ages 10 and up. Children under 16 must be supervised at all times by an adult.
*Participants must complete the Liability Waiver Online Form prior to each event and program. All participants under 18 must have their guardian complete the form.
