Adopt-a-Stream
What Can Adopt-a-Stream Achieve?
- Improve water quality and stream habitat
- Increase reporting of water quality problems
- Increase community involvement
- Develop watershed-based environmental education
Who Can Adopt-a-Stream?
Anyone can adopt a stream. Families, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses, civic groups, churches, schools, and youth groups have all adopted streams in Greensboro.
What Will Your Adopt-a-Stream Group Do?
Your group will be responsible for facilitating a stream cleanup at least twice a year for a minimum of two years. The City will place a sign bearing your group's name along the road by your adopted stream segment.
If you would like more information about how you or your group can participate in the Adopt-a-Stream program, call 373-4762 or download this application packet.