After completing our busy spring clean-up season Storm Water Services is revamping the program to make it more efficient and volunteer friendly.
During this time we will not be accepting any new groups into the program.
Current volunteer groups will still be able to complete and schedule clean-ups.
If you would like to be placed on a list to be contacted by September 1, 2009 with the new information and regulations for the Adopt-a-Stream Program, please send an email with your name and email address to erin.oliverio@mecklenburgcountync.gov
WHY ADOPT-A-STREAM?
By adopting a section of stream you are improving one of Charlotte-Mecklenburg's greatest natural resources – our creeks and streams.
Every day pollutants such as trash, used oil, pesticides/fertilizer, yard waste (leaves, grass clipppings) reach our urban streams. Some pollutants are easily detected and eliminated, however; there are others that are hard to detect through standard monthly monitoring.
With over 2000 miles of streams, volunteers are needed to assist in locating and reporting water pollution problems. One of the best ways to find problems is to get into the stream and walk the channel.
