Keeping local storm drains clear of leaves can make a huge difference in street safety by preventing the pooling of water, and helps prevent other issues like basement flooding, street pollutants entering local streams and overflows in other drains.

The City of Seattle will supply volunteers with supplies to assist you in keeping drains clear.

As an Adopt-A-Drain volunteer, you will receive:

• Supplies on loan for the duration of volunteer service
• Safety equipment
• Storm Drain Stencil Kit
• Educational resources

Maintaining Storm Drains

Join volunteers across the city who are maintaining storm drains, a critical part of our utility infrastructure.

Participants commit to removing leaves and other debris from a minimum of 12 storm drains.

By joining the Adopt-A-Drain program you help:

• Prevent flooding in your neighborhood by keeping drains free of debris.
• Keep pollutants from entering streams, creeks and Puget Sound,which protects fish and other wildlife.
• Assist drainage crews maintaining the city's thousands of storm drains, expecially during fall months when rain increases and falling leaves block drains.

To adopt a drain apply HERE.

The City of Seattle Adopt-A-Drain team is ready to help you with your questions. Please call (206) 684-7647 or email adoptadrain@seattle.gov