Adopt A Drain Friday
The leaves that are green turn to brown and then they fall to the ground and collect near storm drains. This storm drain named Simon is a highly regarded singer and songwriter, located at 2001 Parkdale Drive and looking for a volunteer to say “Hello” to the Adopt A Drain program. Participants keep pollutants from […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Tell your friends and neighbors that today is a great day to Adopt A Drain! It’s easy and typically takes less than five minutes! Volunteers clear a storm drain and ten feet on each side of any litter, grass and leaves four times a year and before forecasted heavy rain events. This drain named Blanche […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
There’s no way to avoid it, wind and rain cause leaves, grass clippings, and debris to find their way in the storm grates around town. The City’s Adopt A Drain Program allows the City to partner with volunteer residents to keep these drains clear. This drain named Charlie is available for adoption and is located […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
A short nursery rhyme for today’s Adopt A Drain Friday: It’s true! You can help keep storm drains clear by volunteering with the City’s Adopt A Drain program. Jack and Jill at 606 West Hill Street are available along with 8,483 other drains in the City. Visit champaignil.gov/adoptadrain to see if there is a drain […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The heavy rains over the last week have washed a lot of debris into our City’s storm drains, sometimes blocking water from draining. Trace T. and his family helped solve this issue in their neighborhood by clearing their adopted drain TWICE! You can adopt a drain or two in your Champaign neighborhood at champaignil.gov/adoptadrain. Signing […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Heavy summer showers and thunderstorms bring water to our roadways. This water empties into storm drains, which moves it along to streams and rivers. When the drains are covered with debris, it takes the water longer to drain. You can adopt a drain, like this one named LaRusso, and keep it clear to help speed […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Today, we introduce Thomas as our spotlighted drain for Adopt A Drain Friday. Thomas is located at 1601 Congressional Way in Liberty on the Lake Subdivision. Thomas declares that adopting a drain is an easy and great way to make a difference in your neighborhood. It helps keep our streams and rivers clean and can […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Need a break from video conferences and working from home? Adopt A Drain and head outside for a few minutes in the sunshine to clear debris from your drain. This helps protect the environment, reduce neighborhood flooding and manage stormwater. Visit champaignil.gov/adoptadrain to learn more and to view available drains near you!
Adopt A Drain Friday
Each Friday, the City features drains available for adoption through our Adopt A Drain program. Today’s drain, Winnie, is located in the Holiday Estates Subdivision at 2002 Ola Drive. Winnie is a loyal friend and enjoys snacking on honey. Winnie is looking for a volunteer to help clear the debris which accumulates near her drain […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Cheers to a New Year! Meet Sam and Diane, this week’s featured drains are located at 2112 Vale Street. Sam and Diane are very different… one is rectangular, the other circular; one is in the street, the other within the right of way. But despite their differences, they get along well and work together to […]