Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event -Overbrook Park Site

Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event -Overbrook Park Site

Join us to mark storm drains in our community to prevent pollution and protect our waterways!

By Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Date and time

Saturday, June 15 · 10am - 12pm EDT

Location

Rose Playground

1300 North 75th Street Philadelphia, PA 19151

About this event

  • 2 hours

Welcome to the Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event!

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Overbrook Park

Looking for a different site? Choose from 4 Locations Around Philadelphia! See all sites and register at https://bit.ly/SDMeventJune15.

  1. Marconi Plaza, 2800 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19145
  2. Overbrook Park, 1300 N 75th Street Philadelphia, PA 19151 (meet at Rose Playground)
  3. Tacony Creek Park, E Olney Ave and E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19120
  4. Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (meet at Greene Street entrance)


Description: Join us in making a difference in your community by volunteering to mark storm drains with watershed medallions. This event is a great opportunity to help protect our local waterways. No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help!

By participating, you'll be raising awareness about the importance of keeping our storm drains clear and preventing pollution in our rivers and streams.


Can't Make it?: Unable to make this volunteer event but still interested in participating? You can mark storm drains right in your neighborhood on your own time. Sign up at https://markingapp.philadelphiawater.org/new-event-request.


Questions? Email Chesa Blom at fblom@delawareestuary.org.


Accessibility: The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is committed to providing equal access to information about its programs, events and activities, including document translation services for all individuals. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact us at least 1 week before the event.

Any requests for reasonable accommodations or questions about any of PDE’s non-discrimination programs, policies, or procedures can be directed to PDE’s designated civil rights coordinator: Brian Yerger, Director of Business Operations, 110 South Poplar St. Suite 202 Wilmington DE 19801, 302.655.4990 Byerger@delawareestuary.org.

Frequently asked questions

What is storm drain marking?

Storm drains line our streets and help carry rain water from our streets to our waterways. By marking these drains with watershed medallions, we can keep these drains, and therefore our waterways, clean. For more information on storm drain marking, visit www.delawareestuary.org/mark-a-storm-drain.

What does a storm drain marking volunteer event entail?

Volunteers will walk along the sidewalk, stopping at storm drains to prep the area and glue the medallion onto the drain. Learn more by watching our instructional video at https://youtu.be/FYMF1NBgRIU.

What ages can participate?

All ages are welcome, but be aware that this is an active volunteer event! Participants will need to walk within roughly a 5 block radius. All participants will need to complete a waiver to participate. Minors under the age of 18 will need the waiver form completed by a parent or guardian.

What do I need to wear or bring?

All materials for the marking activity will be provided! Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and good walking shoes. If wanted, bring water and snacks for your group.

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Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, host of the Delaware Estuary Program, leads collaborative, science–based efforts to improve the Delaware River and Bay, which covers portions of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary works to restore the health of the Delaware River and Bay—an environment on which millions of people, wildlife, and plants depend. With an emphasis on science and collaboration and a focus on the entire Estuary, we are uniquely positioned to develop and implement programs that are improving the Estuary environment to levels not seen in many decades. Working with and through the Partnership, concerned individuals, businesses, and governments can amplify their impact on protecting a natural resource at the center of our region’s quality of life.