From July 2008-June 2009 our wonderful volunteers completed 119 stream clean-ups - removing over 20,000 pounds of trash from local waterways.  THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

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 litter enters our streams via storm drains and illegal dumping. 

With over 2000 miles of streams, volunteers are needed to assist cleaning up this unsightly litter and report water pollution problems.  One of the best ways to find problems is to get into the stream and walk the channel.

To start the process read carefully through the information below.
Email Erin Oliverio to start looking for stream segments available to your group.
Once a segment is chosen, a contract will be emailed to you.  

Program Basics

• Groups are required to sign up for a minimum 2 year commitment to the program.
• Groups are required to complete a minimum of 2 clean-ups a year.
• Group size is best when kept at 15 or less volunteers.
• Groups receive road sign after second clean-up and return of data sheet.
• Groups must schedule clean-ups with the volunteer coordinator and if needed, reserve supplies.
• Groups are provided with hip waders, and litter grabbers (limited numbers), gloves, and trash bags.

Forms

Safety Information
Participation Waiver
Youth Participation Waiver
Field Data Sheet
Complete the online field data sheet here 

Things To Note

• 10 is the maximum number of hip waders and grabbers available to each group at one time, if available.
• April, May, September and October are the busiest months for clean-ups – schedule early if you want supplies!
• Remember to watch the weather.  Streams rise rapidly and can quickly become unsafe. Check real time stream information before you head out to clean-up.
• Trash must be left at the road/sidewalk in order for it to be picked up and EXACT location must be noted on data sheet.
• The name of the group on the contract will be what is put on the road sign.  No websites or phone numbers are allowed. 

For more information email Erin Oliverio or call 704-336-5595.