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Adopt‑A‑Drain program and Coastal Clean Up Day show volunteer gains; 3,000 pounds removed from adopted drains
Summary
Staff reported Adopt‑A‑Drain has removed about 3,000 pounds of trash from roughly 36 adopted drains and that Coastal Clean Up Day mobilized nearly 100 volunteers across eight sites, collecting more than 2,200 pounds at Lakeport.
Linda Rosas‑Bill reported that the Adopt‑A‑Drain program has removed approximately 3,000 pounds of trash from about 36 adopted drains and culverts, and that the program continues to grow across city and county areas. She said the program motivates residents by providing visible evidence of local improvements and that staff will integrate results into stormwater reports.
On Coastal Clean Up Day, Rosas‑Bill said nearly 100 volunteers across eight sites participated and that Lakeport collected 2,260 pounds — the meeting noted robust participation in Lucerne as well. Rosas‑Bill said the county provided spill‑kit resources and that staff are considering a press release to highlight volunteer contributions.
