First launched on Earth Day 2024 by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei in City Council District 1, the Adopt-a-Storm Drain pilot program is now available Citywide. The Environmental Services Department’s Watershed Protection Division is leading this volunteer effort to educate and empower communities to take part in reducing water pollution - because only rain should go down the storm drain!

Who can adopt a storm drain?

The program invites all San José residents, businesses, schools, and community groups to help protect the community and environment by keeping storm drains clear. When storm drains are blocked by leaves, trash, or litter, rainwater cannot flow through which can cause flooding. Cleaning storm drains prevents dirty water and pollution from entering our creeks and rivers, which flow into the San Francisco Bay. Learn more about San José watersheds and tips to protect them at our Watershed Maps resources page.

WANT TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY THRIVE? ADOPT A STORM DRAIN TODAY – IT'S EASY, FAST, AND IMPACTFUL! 

By adopting a storm drain, you are helping our community stay clean and resilient. Have fun by naming your storm drain! Volunteers participating in cleanup activities will receive tools and training on maintenance techniques and safety. Thank you for keeping your neighborhood clean, rain ready, and flood-free.

ADOPT A STORM DRAIN MAP

View the map in full screen at the Adopt-a-Storm Drain GIS Map page.

If you have questions or concerns or notice any discrepancies between the map's data and the storm drains on your street, please contact the City at WSPInbox@sanjoseca.gov, or call 408-945-3000.

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