Would a storm drain marking benefit your community?

Storm drains can be marked with stencils to educate the public about the direct connection between storm drains and surface waters. This project could be paired with distributing door hangers or other informational materials in residential areas to draw attention to the stenciled drains.

$10 for paint; $100 or more for door hangers (depending on quantity)

Periodic remarking as paint wears off

• City / county storm sewer operator
• Department of public works / right-of-way owner to obtain permission to work in the area
• Local watershed organization for stencil loan (in Grand Rapids, this is the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds)

• Count the number of basins stenciled
• Count the number of door hangers distributed

• Contact city or county officials prior to marking on public infrastructure (or private property owner).
• Coordinate with local organizations to identify and mark high-priority (highly visible) drains.
• Contact local organizations to find out what markings to use.