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 […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Adopt A Drain staff would like to wish you the hap-hap-happiest of holidays this year. If you find you need a break from the festivities, jump on the Adopt A Drain website at champaignil.gov/adoptadrain to learn about this cool program and sign up to adopt a drain, like this one named Clark. Clark is at […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
You won’t need soap to clean this drain, just a rake or broom, gloves and a yard bag/container to dispose of the debris! This week’s spotlighted drain is named Ralphie and located at 2234 Noel Drive. Learn more about Adopt A Drain at champaignil.gov/adoptadrain and while you are there, you can sign up to adopt […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The “holly-days” are quickly approaching and this drain named Dolly at 1405 Hollycrest Drive would love for a volunteer to adopt her this year! Adopt A Drain participants help keep leaves and other debris from entering storm drains which can help reduce flooding and keep our waterways clean. Learn more about the City’s Adopt A […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
We are looking for more volunteers to join the Adopt A Drain program. Learn about how the program works and sign up to participate at www.champaignil.gov/adoptadrain. This week’s drain is named Wild Bill and is located at 311 S. Willis Avenue. Wild Bill is a little weathered, loves horses and likes to watch old Westerns […]