Stormwater Drain Labeling
Project Description
The Northern Virginia Storm Water Conservation District is needs volunteers to lead storm drain labeling projects. Storm drain labeling is an effective, low-cost method of educating residents about water quality problems in our streams, lakes, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
Volunteers provide the legwork needed to educate residents and label the storm drains; NVSWCD provides all the supplies and materials. Groups that may wish to participate include homeowner and civic associations, scout and youth groups, school groups or conservation/environmental groups. Individuals and families are also welcome to volunteer. Volunteers start out by meeting with a staff member for a project orientation, and proceed to:
- Organize the project, including obtaining the approval of the local homeowner’s or civic association and recruiting additional volunteers.
- Educate the community about non-point source pollution. Project leaders can write an article for a community newsletter and/or place fliers on doors of homes in the project vicinity to explain the connection between storm drains and our streams.
- Label the storm drains with a “No Dumping” message. Groups will use pre-printed plastic markers and adhesive to label the storm drains.
Contact Information
Ashley Palmer, Fairfax County Stormwater Management, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 449, Fairfax, VA 22035
- Contact form:https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/contact/MailForm.aspx?agId=889
- Step-by-Step Guide: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/storm-drain-education-step-by-step/