DuPage County
Watershed Programs
From cleaning up litter in and along our neighborhood river to reminding our community to be mindful of what enters our storm drains, these grassroots river protection programs are working to make DuPage County waterways healthier. Learn more about River Sweep, Adopt-a-Stream, and Storm Drain Medallions—and join us to make a difference for clean water and stream ecosystems!
DuPage County River Sweep
The annual DuPage County River Sweep is a county-wide self-coordinated stream cleanup and restoration event. The purpose of the River Sweep is to encourage volunteers to help “sweep our rivers clean” by picking up debris in and along the local waterways and restoring nearby land back to its natural state.
Adopt-a-Stream
Adopt-a-Stream volunteers adopt a stream for two years and engage in two stream cleanups each year! You may, of course, choose to go beyond the minimum requirements by regularly monitoring water quality, recording illicit discharge, or engaging in restoration.
Contact the DuPage County Program Director or view this informational packet for more information about Adopt-a-Stream.
Storm Drain Medallions
Sometimes a simple reminder is all we need to help us do the right thing. That’s the premise behind storm drain medallions. Volunteers attach a medallion with the message No Dumping – Drains to River on storm drains in the hopes that seeing this message will make people a little more careful about what they allow to enter their storm drains and local streams.
Looking For More Ways To Get Involved?
If you live in or near DuPage County, these opportunities are fantastic ways to help make our local rivers and streams healthier. For other volunteer opportunities, check our events page or fill out a volunteer application so we can find the right fit for you!
These DuPage County programs are sponsored by
Questions about these programs? Contact Amy Phillips, DuPage County Program Director.
