Adopt-A-Storm Drain
Keep Our Waterways Clean
Pollution from stormwater runoff is the largest threat to clean water in urban streams. Stormwater runoff is rain that flows across impervious surfaces rather than soaking into the ground. As it flows, stormwater collects pollutants before entering storm drains, which empty directly into the nearest stream. When storm drains are not routinely cleaned, they accumulate large amounts of debris and pollutants, which leads to clogging, street flooding, and declines in water quality.
To help protect water quality, RiverLink partners with the City of Asheville and the City of Brevard to mobilize local volunteers through the Adopt-A-Storm Drain Program.
How does it work?
Visit the adoption pages below to find a storm drain in a convenient location for you—in front of your home or business, or along a route you walk regularly.
By requesting to adopt a storm drain, you commit to clearing the drain of litter and debris at least twice a month, between rain events. All it takes are gloves and a trash bag!
If you are ready to play a key role in keeping waterways clean and preventing street flooding in your community, join today!
City of Asheville Program
RiverLink partners with the City of Asheville to enable volunteers to adopt storm drains in the Central Asheville Watershed, as well as the Reed Creek, Haw Creek, and Smith Mill Creek Watersheds.
City of Brevard Program
RiverLink partners with the City of Brevard and the citizen-led Brevard Sustainability Council to support the recruitment of volunteers across Brevard to address localized street flooding and water pollution.
This initiative is made possible by the following partnerships & sponsors:
