UMass Lowell has established a Catch Basin Stenciling/Marking Program where University staff and student volunteers can stencil a message next to catch basins or install storm drain markers reminding ...

The city officially launched its “Adopt-A-Catch Basin” pilot program in Greenpoint on Tuesday, hoping to deputize locals as volunteer storm drain supervisors. Greenpointers who sign up for the program ...

Water Utility Field Operations Manager David Shade says his crews work throughout the year to clear storm drain catch basins so there’s no blockages. “Trash. Any kind of wood. Any kind of ...

There are more than 150,000 catch basins — also known as storm drains — across New York City, according to DEP. When they’re clear, the basins are a critical part of preventing flooding.