Volunteer with Adopt-A-Drain!

You can help reduce neighborhood flooding and protect natural waterways - right from your own block! Simply “adopt” a storm drain near your home and keep it free of leaves, trash, and other debris throughout the fall and winter.

Rainwater carries debris and litter into storm drains, which flow straight into streams, lakes, and Puget Sound. It pollutes the water, harming fish, wildlife, and our community. Drains can also become clogged with trash and debris. When this happens, rainwater in heavy storms rushes past the drain and may flood nearby homes or streets. 

A few minutes of care can make a big difference for your neighborhood and for the health of our local waters.

Sign up! 

• Volunteer service agreement
• Youth (14 - 17 years old) service agreement

Click here to report your volunteer hours here!  

We offer rebates, workshops, and one-on-one support to Shoreline residents, schools, and businesses who want to install rain gardens and native landscapes. 

These beautiful gardens let rainwater soak into the ground, which protects our waters, wildlife, and fisheries. They also reduce flooding, support pollinators, fight climate change, and are low-maintenance. What's not to love? 

Learn more at shorelinewa.gov/soakitup

Shoreline residents, schools, churches, and businesses can receive a FREE tree through Communi-trees! Communi-trees is the City’s program to grow and maintain trees for a healthy Shoreline! Trees provide a wide range of benefits. They clean our air, create shade, relieve stress, and make our community more beautiful. 

 Learn more at shorelinewa.gov/communitrees

Go natural! You can create a beautiful landscape that is easier to care for and healthier for your family, pets, the Shoreline community, and Puget Sound using simple natural yard care practices. Visit shorelinewa.gov/naturalyardcare to learn how!  

The Green Shoreline Partnership is a collaboration between the City of Shoreline, non-profit organizations, and Shoreline community members who are dedicated to restoring Shoreline's parks and open spaces. Visit the website to find an upcoming volunteer work party! 

Mark Storm Drains in Your Neighborhood! Storm drain markers remind people that storm drains lead directly to Puget Sound. Volunteer to mark storm drains in your neighborhood! Contact clovelace@shorelinewa.gov. 

Free Technical Assistance for Businesses - The City provides assistance to small businesses to help prevent water pollution from spills, dumpsters and grease containers, and outdoor storage.  Through our Pollution Prevention program, you can:

• Receive a free site visit and consultation
• Get a free spill kit ($60 value)
• Find the best way to manage your business hazardous materials 
• Learn which hazardous waste regulations apply to your business
• Connect with other resources and incentives