The objectives of the Adopt-a-Drain Program are to mitigate localized flooding in Camden, NJ and improve the quality of water in the Delaware River watershed. These objectives cannot be realized without the dedication and passion of Camden residents.
This page is for any Camden residents, organizations or businesses:
Please see the section headers below to find the information for you.
*Have a question about Adopt-A-Drain? Email [email protected] with "Camden Adopt-A-Drain" in the subject line.
This page is for any Camden residents, organizations or businesses:
- interested in learning more about this program,
- interested in Adopting A Drain,
- and those who have already Adopted A Drain!
Please see the section headers below to find the information for you.
*Have a question about Adopt-A-Drain? Email [email protected] with "Camden Adopt-A-Drain" in the subject line.
FOR CAMDEN RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The #1 cause for flooding in Camden's streets and residents' basements is
clogged storm drain inlets!
clogged storm drain inlets!
See the illustration below which explains what happens when it rains and Camden has a clogged storm drain inlet:
Other factors which contribute to flooding in Camden are:
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1. There is too much pavement and not enough green space.
When it rains on green space, the rain is absorbed naturally by the land. When rain falls on pavement, it runs off towards storm drains. Too much pavement means storm drains are burdened with more rain. |
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2. Camden is experiencing more frequent and more intense rainfall due to climate change.
Climate change (largely caused by the burning of fossil fuels) has led to warmer temperatures. Warmer air can hold more water and, in turn, create more intense precipitation. |
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3. Camden is surrounded by waterways.
The Delaware River, Cooper River, and Newton Creek are all subject to the tides. Having so much water nearby makes Camden more susceptible to flooding. |
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Helpful links to learn more:
- For more information on Climate Change leading to more frequent and intense precipitation click HERE
- For a deeper dive into how and why it floods in Camden specifically click HERE
- To learn more about why pavement worsens flooding click HERE
- To better understand the illustration showing a storm drain inlet getting clogged, click HERE
FOR CAMDEN RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN ADOPTING A DRAIN
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First of all, THANK YOU for your interest in Adopting A Drain! This program is built on the people power of Camden residents. In exchange for your volunteer pledge to Adopt-A-Drain, we will provide you with a kit of the necessary materials to properly and safely clean the drain. The contents of the kit are:
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Volunteer to Adopt-A-Drain!
Sign Up Below
Sign Up Below
Once your sign-up form has been received and processed, we will reach out to you with confirmation and the below linked forms for your review and signature.
You have the following options to return the forms:
- Print out the paper forms, sign them, return them via mail or drop off at CCMUA when you pick up your kit
- Pick up the paper forms from CCMUA, sign them, return them via mail or drop off at CCMUA when you pick up your kit
For those mailing the forms, please mail them to:
Missy Frankil (Adopt-A-Drain)
2 Aquarium Dr. #310
Camden, NJ 08103
For those picking up the forms, please pick them up from CCMUA at:
1645 Ferry Ave.
Camden, NJ 08104
* NOTE: choosing to drop off your forms at CCMUA when you pick up your kit may result in not having the correct t-shirt size available for you
Please see the below linked training video. Be sure to understand all safety protocol required for cleaning storm drains before you begin.
FOR ADOPT-A-DRAIN VOLUNTEERS
Thank you for making the magic happen! Never hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns related to this program to Missy Frankil at [email protected]. We will do everything in our power to make your job as easy as possible.
Please find the link to your Field Data Sheet below. As a reminder, this should be completed after every time you clean out your storm drain which should be at least once every two weeks and before any rain event.
You have the following options to return the Field Data Sheet:
For those mailing the forms, please mail them to:
Missy Frankil (Adopt-A-Drain)
2 Aquarium Dr. #310
Camden, NJ 08103
Please find the link to your Field Data Sheet below. As a reminder, this should be completed after every time you clean out your storm drain which should be at least once every two weeks and before any rain event.
You have the following options to return the Field Data Sheet:
- Fill out the electronic Adopt-A-Drain Field Data Sheet
- Print out the paper Field Data Sheet, complete it, return it via mail
For those mailing the forms, please mail them to:
Missy Frankil (Adopt-A-Drain)
2 Aquarium Dr. #310
Camden, NJ 08103