As the statewide Stormwater Awareness Week approaches, the City of Washougal encourages residents to participate in the Adopt-a-Drain program, a straightforward and impactful way to reduce stormwater pollution in our community.
Adopt-a-Drain invites residents to take responsibility for a nearby storm drain by regularly removing leaves, trash, and debris. This small commitment helps prevent flooding and keeps harmful pollutants out of our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
Why Participate in Adopt-a-Drain During Stormwater Awareness Week?
- Easy and accessible: Anyone can adopt a drain near their home, school, or workplace — no special skills or equipment needed.
- Visible impact: Volunteers directly help improve local water quality and reduce neighborhood flooding.
- Community-driven: Perfect for individuals, families, schools, businesses, and groups.
- Supports broader water protection goals: Aligns with statewide and national efforts to raise awareness about stormwater pollution.
How to Get Involved
- Adopt a storm drain near you and commit to clearing it regularly, especially before and after rain events.
- Organize or join a neighborhood cleanup in coordination with Adopt-a-Drain efforts.
- Visit adopt-a-drain.org and https://www.cityofwashougal.us/839/4674/Stormwater-Awareness-Week to learn more and sign up.
About National Stormwater Awareness Week
Washington State’s Stormwater Awareness Week runs October 5-12, 2025, bringing communities together across the country to highlight the importance of stormwater management and pollution prevention.
The City of Washougal plays a vital role in protecting water quality and managing stormwater to reduce pollution in local waterways, including the Columbia River, Washougal River, Campen Creek, and Gibbons Creek. Through its Stormwater Program, the City maintains stormwater infrastructure, implements best management practices, and ensures compliance with state and federal clean water requirements. Washougal also engages the community through education and outreach, encouraging everyday actions that help keep local rivers and creeks clean and healthy.
Participating in programs like Adopt-a-Drain during this week helps amplify efforts to protect water resources.
Contact
For more information about how to participate during Stormwater Awareness Week or the Adopt-a-Drain program, contact:
City of Washougal Stormwater
Phone: 360-835-2662 ext. 228
Visit https://adopt-a-drain.org.