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East Metro residents adopt thousands of storm drains to help protect lakes and rivers

By: angiehongmn October 11, 2024October 7, 2024

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The Adopt a Drain program was developed as a fun and unique way to engage community residents in helping to prevent stormwater pollution. As a testament to the program’s popularity, Minnesotans have adopted an astounding 24,523 storm drains and report collecting 769,210 lbs of debris, which would have otherwise been washed into lakes, rivers and streams.

713,495 Pounds of Schmooka and Counting

By: angiehongmn April 11, 2024April 9, 2024

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In most cases, it takes less than five minutes to walk out your front door, grab a snow shovel and wheelbarrow, and scoop up the schmooka along the curb line in front of your home.

Minnesota moves toward cleaner water, one storm drain at a time

By: angiehongmn August 24, 2023August 23, 2023

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Communities roll out enhanced street sweeping programs and engage residents through Adopt-a-Drain.org to take a big bite out of urban stormwater pollution.

Sweeping streets and clearing drains for a cleaner St. Croix River

By: angiehongmn December 1, 2022November 29, 2022

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This winter, the Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership will allocate $40,000 in state funding to help 16 local communities develop targeted, enhanced street sweeping programs in order to reduce stormwater runoff pollution to the St. Croix River and its tributary lakes and streams.

10,000 Storm Drain Adopters in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

By: angiehongmn May 3, 2022

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To date, nearly 10,000 Minnesotans have adopted 17,762 storm drains, and those volunteers have reported collecting 474,096 pounds of debris that would have otherwise ended up in our water.

Sustainable Stillwater recognized as Washington County’s 2021 Community Conservationist

By: angiehongmn December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

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Sustainable Stillwater’s Natural Resources team has helped to recruit 45 raingarden adopters and 218 storm drain adopters. They have also engaged volunteers to stencil storm drains, weed and clean-out a native shoreline buffer at Lily Lake, and install cigarette disposal canisters in downtown Stillwater.

Street Sweepers to the Rescue

By: angiehongmn October 14, 2021October 29, 2021

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Cities use street sweepers to maintain a tidy appearance, but these machines can also be an important and cost-effective tool for reducing stormwater pollution.

Mahtomedi Teacher Inspires Earth Day Action throughout the Year

By: angiehongmn April 22, 2021April 28, 2021

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Ms. Comfort, as her students know her, is a STEM specialist at Wildwood Elementary in Mahtomedi who is always looking for unique ways to teach her kids to protect the environment.

Water stewards inspire neighbors to take action and adopt storm drains

By: angiehongmn October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

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To date, Twin Cities’ residents have adopted 13,747 storm drains. However, only 530 of those are in Washington County. This fall, the East Metro Water Resource Education Program is encouraging people to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and join the movement to promote clean lakes, rivers and streams. To sign up, go to http://www.Adopt-a-Drain.org.

Green lawns for blue water and good health

By: angiehongmn July 24, 2020

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Some common lawn care practices can harm wildlife, pets, and water resources. Happily, there are a few simple guidelines you can follow to get a healthy lawn that looks nice without harming the environment.