The city has launched the "Adopt-A-Catch Basin" pilot program in Greenpoint, enlisting community members as volunteers to maintain local storm drains, preventing flooding. Participants will clean debris from assigned catch basins, which are vital for effective drainage. The initiative, supported by local officials and the DEP, aims to enhance community resilience against flooding, particularly given issues with aging cleaning equipment. With over 150,000 catch basins in NYC, local involvement is crucial in keeping these drains operational, especially during storms.
"Clearing out catch basins helps reduce flooding and keeps our streets cleaner," said Council Member Lincoln Restler, who partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection to create the program.
DEP hopes the Adopt-A-Catch Basin program will "empower community members in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to take an active role in reducing local street flooding."
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