City to launch adopt-a-drain program; transfer-station solar array online and more solar projects planned

Jul 16, 2025

City staff said a citywide adopt-a-drain program will be launched before year-end using a third-party platform, and that four municipal solar projects are near completion. Staff also described outreach campaigns for heat awareness and pollinator planting.

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Cassie Cordova, a city director, told the board the city will roll out an adopt-a-drain program through AdoptADrain.org with neighborhood and communications support. The platform will let volunteers select drains, commit to periodic cleanups, and log maintenance; staff said the program will also supply tools and feed data into the city’s MS4 stormwater reporting.

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