Volunteer to help create a safer, healthier place for people and wildlife, and improve local water quality. Litter is a serious problem in Rockville’s watersheds. Trash and other pollutants travel from streets and parking lots through storm drains and into our local creeks.
Individuals, families, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to organize stream cleanups in Rockville to help our waterways stay free of litter and other contaminants. Even a small group of volunteers can remove large amounts of debris from streams in a short period of time.
Adopt-A-Stream Program
Groups can adopt a stream in Rockville and commit to hosting at least two self-led stream cleanups per year. The city will provide gloves and trash bags. To adopt a stream, follow the steps below.
Review Guidelines
Review the Program Guidelines and Safety Guidelines.
View Map
View the map below to find an available stream.
Submit Application
Submit an Adopt-A-Stream Application.
Sign Release Form
After you have been accepted, have each volunteer in your group sign the release form and return it to Shannon Philbin at sphilbin@rockvillemd.gov.
Submit Supply Request Form
Submit a Scheduling and Supply Request Form at least two weeks prior to a cleanup to ensure that your supplies are ready and to schedule collection of the trash bags.
Submit Report Form
Submit a report form after the cleanup.
Host a One-Time Stream Cleanup
If you are unable to commit to two cleanups per year, you can host a one-time, self-led cleanup at a Rockville stream. The city will provide supplies for the cleanup and all volunteers are required to sign a liability waiver before participating. Requests must be emailed to Shannon Philbin at sphilbin@rockvillemd.gov at least two weeks before your preferred cleanup date.
Join an Upcoming Public Stream Cleanup
Public stream cleanups are normally held in April and October, and will be posted on Volunteer Rockville when they are scheduled. MCPS Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are available. Space is limited and online registration is required.
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Shannon Philbin
Public Works Department
Environmental Management Division
240-314-8877
sphilbin@rockvillemd.gov
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.