posted on 7:39 AM, February 15, 2026
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Lots of people love a good snowfall during winter, but storm drains sure don't! They need help to keep snow and other obstructions off of them so they can breathe and drain a little bit better.
There are millions of storms drains in the United States and every person adopting a storm drain makes a difference. Clearing storm drains protects our streets from flooding and keeps our rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans clean.
Keep on eye out for storm drains covered in snow. Clear a little bit with your foot, shovel, or broom. Even if no one else notices, you ARE making a big difference. Thank you ❤️
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Adopt-a-Drain's New Intern!
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The Adopt-a-Drain Team is excited to announce that we have a new intern for Spring Semester 2026!
Shiya is a senior at Hopkins High School and is interested in studying both Environmental Studies and Business in college. Welcome Shiya!
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Online Version of Drainy Days Book
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Did you know you can download a copy of the Drainy Days Children's' Book about a classroom in Minneapolis who adopts a storm drain?
Share this book online with students and families for a fun-filled adventure about students and their love for Drainy ❤️
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We want to celebrate our teachers!
We still have funding for teachers to receive kits full of supplemental materials such as printed data collection cards, pencils, stickers, buckets, and more.
And we always include a beanie and water bottle for teachers to show off their amazing work as well.
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Adopt-a-Drain K-12 is part of Hamline University's Center for Global Environmental Education. Funding is provided by the Cities of Minneapolis, Edina, and Duluth, MN, Duvall, WA as well as Capitol Region Watershed District, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Hennepin County, the MN Department of Natural Resources, NOAA's Office of Coastal Management, the Meraux Foundation, and other private donors.
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