Adopt-A-Drain Volunteers

Needed Now More Than Ever!

The City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU) invites residents to participate in a family-friendly volunteer program, Adopt-a-Drain.

In this partnership, residents help maintain storm drains to reduce flood risk and increase water quality.

Volunteers commit to inspecting certain storm drains on a regular basis -- especially before heavy rains and snow melt -- to keep them from becoming clogged with grass clippings, leaves, snow/ice, trash, and other debris.

Prospective Adopt-a-Drain volunteers may learn more about the program and apply to participate at https://bloomington.in.gov/utilities/stormwater/adopt-a-drain.

With over 12,000 storm drains within City limits, activating resident assistance to clear storm drains will help CBU reduce flood risk and increase water quality.

Volunteers inspect their assigned storm drain(s) at least once per month, clear them when needed, and complete a brief Adopt-a-Drain report (online) on a quarterly basis.

Volunteers may usually opt to care for a drain or drains in a location convenient to them. Brief newsletters, including related stormwater tips, will be sent monthly.

To file a concern about a storm drain, residents may complete a uReport at bloomington.in.gov/ureport.

GET STARTED TODAY!

For more information or assistance signing up, contact City of Bloomington Utilities, Attn: Kriste Lindberg, Stormwater Education Specialist, [email protected] , or phone (812) 349-3617.