Adopt-A-River
What is the Adopt-a-River Program?
The Adopt-A-River program encourages individuals, neighborhoods
and organizations to “adopt” a section of the Trinity River by perform-ing
river cleanups in assigned areas. The over-all objectives of the program
are to keep the river free of litter while educating the public on the
effects of nonpoint source pollution. Non-point source pollution enters
our waterways when rainfall washes oil, lawn fertilizers and clippings,
litter and other trash into our storm drains. These pollutants are then
washed into the nearest body of water, usually a neighbor-hood creek, and
then to the Trinity River – not to a water treatment facility like most
believe. This program is a joint effort between the Tarrant
Regional Water District and Streams and Valleys. Streams and Valleys is
a non-profit organization focused on the protection and beautification of
the Trinity River corridor.
What are the program’s goals?
Our Adopt-a-River Program has two major components – education and the actual cleanup:
Education – through education we want to help citizens understand the impact
of nonpoint source pollution and make the connection between storm drains, neighborhood
creeks and the Trinity River. Presentations will be facilitated to groups joining
the Adopt-a-River program and other community groups as requested.
Cleanup - the actual hands on experience. Organized groups will physically
pick up trash and debris along the river banks.
How does the program work?
The program has adoptable sections in both the Clear and West
Forks of the Trinity River. Indivi-duals and groups will be
matched to a section of the river, preferably in their neighborhood.
Upon approval, TRWD will identify the drainage areas to that section
of the river and provide a neighborhood map
Details
- There are a minimum of five persons for a river section.
- Each group must commit to a minimum of two clean ups for two consecutive years.
- Participation in the annual Trinity Trash Bash (each September)
To reinforce the connection between storm drains and river, the program sponsors will offer a surprise for the group with the most trash collected the day after a rain storm.
How do I sign up to participate?
Complete the
Registration Form
, only one registration form is necessary for each group. Download the
Release Form
and mail it in. One release form must be completed for each participant.
For additional information, call 817-335-2491.
To view a list of partners and respective adopted sections, click here