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Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Program
Everything that enters a storm drain flows directly to a nearby creek, stream or river. You can be the solution to water pollution by partnering with SD1 to place signage on some of Northern Kentucky’s more than 25,000 storm drains.
Why Mark Storm Drains?
Many people dump oil and other pollutants into these storm drains, unaware that they empty directly into nearby streams where fish and other wildlife live. Storm drain markers inform the public that only rain should go down the storm drain – not oil, unwanted paint, grass clippings or other waste.
SD1 hopes to mark all drains with messages such as, “No Dumping – Drains to Waterways” or “Only Rain Down the Storm Drain” to help alert people to the dangers of dumping substances or littering in curbside drains.
How You Can Get Involved
Gather a group from your neighborhood, school, scout troop, organization or business. Save-a-Stream is a community service project that all ages can find rewarding and fun, but please remember that all children must be supervised by a responsible adult. SD1 will provide your group with free storm drain marking supplies, including:
- Markers
- Adhesives
- Wire brushes
- Door hangers
- Plastic gloves
- Detailed instructions
- A map showing the drain locations in the area you would like to mark
- Safety vests
- Additional supplies to aid in marking and cleanup
Just complete the Storm Drain Marking Program Application to get started today!
If you have questions or would like more information about this program, please check out our Storm Drain Marking Program Tutorial Video below or contact us at info@SD1.org.
Storm Drain Marking Program Documents/Forms (Electronic)
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Storm Drain Marking Program Safety Rules and Guidelines- Adult | Adults participating in the Storm Drain Marking Program must read, complete and submit this form to SD1 prior to their project date. |
| Storm Drain Marking Program Safety Rules and Guidelines- Child | Parents/guardians of children participating in the Storm Drain Marking Program must read, complete and submit this form to SD1 prior to their project date. |
Storm Drain Marking Program Documents/Forms (PDF)
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| SAVE-A-STREAM! SD1 Volunteer Storm Drain Marking Program- Storm Water Facts | Storm water facts to read and/or share with your group before your storm drain marking project! |
| Storm Drain Marking Program Safety Rules and Guidelines- Child | Parents/guardians of children participating in the Storm Drain Marking Program must read, complete and submit this form to SD1 prior to their project date. |
| Storm Drain Marking Program Safety Rules and Guidelines- Adult | Adults participating in the Storm Drain Marking Program must read, complete and submit this form to SD1 prior to their project date. |
| Storm Drain Marking Program Supply Sign-out Sheet & Safety Rules & Guidelines Acknowledgement | This supply sign-out and safety acknowledgement document must be read, completed and submitted to SD1 on day of supply pick up. |
| Storm Drain Marking Field Data Sheet | Complete this field data sheet and submit to SD1 when you return your supplies and marked maps. This document is used to summarize project details and results. |
Other Ways You Can Help
- Don’t dump anything down storm drains
- Keep grass clippings, leaves and litter away from curbside drains
- Wash your car in the grass instead of the driveway
- Use fertilizer and pesticide sparingly
- Plant a rain garden and/or trees, shrubs and vegetation where you can
- Pick up after your pets