The City of Key West has hundreds of storm drains that are meant to keep our streets flood free in the event of rain. These drains direct stormwater runoff through 63 outfalls with minimal filtration to the ocean. This means that the water running off buildings, cars, lawns, and streets, gathering all sorts of pollutants (including debris and chemicals) is washed down these drains and is led straight into our waters. As part of our Stormwater Education Project, Reef Relief leads Storm Drain Stenciling events in which we work with volunteers to add this messaging to the drains to encourage the public to be more conscious about what they do with their waste, combating pollution and keeping our oceans clean. Since 2010, we have stenciled and maintained signage for over 8,000 storm drains. Thank you to our volunteers past and future!
Check out our Stormwater Education Door Hanger.
Check Out Our Past Storm Drain Stenciling Events!
In March we stenciled 68 storm drains in midtown from 6th to 12th street. In Key West, storm drains are minimally filtered and flow straight to the ocean, so discouraging dumping is essential to keeping our oceans clean and our marine life healthy. 🪸🫧
More success with storm drain stenciling! 🐬🫧In February, we stenciled 108 storm drains along two miles of South Roosevelt Blvd. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for their help!
In January we stenciled 113 storm drains along North Roosevelt Blvd. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for their help!
Storm drain stenciling spreads awareness to discourage people from dumping and littering near storm drains. In Key West, storm drains are minimally filtered and flow straight to the ocean, so discouraging dumping is essential to keeping our oceans clean and our marine life healthy. 🪸🐬
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