Fall Leaf Season: How to Protect Storm Drains
Fall leaf season brings vibrant colors, but it can also create a preventable public-safety problem: clogged storm drains. When leaves, twigs, and yard debris build up at street inlets, rainwater has fewer paths to flow through drainage systems, increasing the risk of localized flooding and water contamination. Across many regions, storm drains are designed to move runoff quickly from streets to stormwater systems and, ultimately, creeks, rivers, or treatment facilities. However, organic debr... Read more »










