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.
Adopt-A-Stream (full adoption)
What Can Adopt-a-Stream Achieve?
- Improve water quality and stream habitat
- Increase reporting of water quality problems
- Increase community involvement
- Develop watershed-based environmental education
Who Can Adopt-a-Stream?
Anyone can adopt a stream. Families, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses, civic groups, churches, schools, and youth groups have all adopted streams in Greensboro.
What Will Your Adopt-a-Stream Group Do?
Your group will be responsible for facilitating a stream cleanup at least twice a year for a minimum of two years. The City will place a sign bearing your group's name along the road by your adopted stream segment.
Clean-a-Creek (one-time cleanup)
Not ready to adopt a stream? Don't worry. You or your group can still make a positive impact by participating in a Clean-a-Creek cleanup without the commitment to adopt.
To learn more about how you and your group can participate in either the Adopt-A-Stream or Clean-a-Creek Programs, please visit our website or call 336-373-2055.
Check out our upcoming City-hosted volunteer opportunities or sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on future programs and events.
*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.
