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Health & Fitness

Go Adopt A Stream!

Learn more about Adopt A Stream.

Get to Work in Your Neighborhood

Are you tired of seeing trash lining your neighborhood stream? Now is the time to start planning a cleanup. Let Metro Waste Authority’s Adopt a Stream program help. 

Resources Available
Adopt A Stream provides the resources to help groups organize a stream cleanup in the Greater Des Moines area. From adopting a stream, to getting permission to access the stream, we have the step-by-step guide and forms you need.

New members can use the Adopt a Stream website to promote their cleanup event and recruit volunteers. Event cleanup supplies such as litter grabbers, safety vests and gloves are available.  Download sample news releases, sign in forms, safety guidelines and safety waivers from the website and customize them for your event.

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So grab your friends, your neighbors, church group or your colleagues at work and get started!

For more information, visit www.GoAdoptAStream.com.

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