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Those who adopt will need to provide some data to participate in the program. Information, such as the adopter's name or organization, will be public information, as outlined in the adoption form. The adoption form also outlines how private data collected may be used through a standard data notice. If an adopter cannot continue adoption, there is an option to “unadopt.” When unadopted, the adopted item will become available and updated automatically in the system. Adopt-a-Drain The Adopt-a-Drain program is a state-wide program that encourages residents to adopt a drain in their neighborhood. The program is coordinated out of Hamline University, with programs in Minnesota, Washington, Utah, Louisiana, Florida, New Jersey, Vermont, and Massachusetts. In total, 25,533 drains have been adopted. Staff knew about this program and wanted to ensure connectivity between our individual city program and the Adopt-a-Drain program. Staff and Bolton & Menk met with the Adopt-a-Drain program director to determine what if any, synergies could occur. For the Adopt-a-Drain data to be incorporated into the city’s adoption solution, the city joined the program as a partner of Metro Watershed Partners/Clean Water MN. Little Canada joined neighboring communities such as Shoreview, Roseville, New Brighton, Lauderdale, White Bear Lake, and the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District in this partnership. This program also has benefits outside of the Adopt-a-Drain program, which will be beneficial in current and future stormwater efforts. As the city is now a member, data can be easily downloaded from the Adopt-a-Drain program and uploaded into the city’s ArcGIS platform to ensure adopted drains are captured. Bolton & Menk and city staff had a goal of an automatic connection between the two platforms, but that was unable to occur due to challenges with dual system integration. PROGRAM OUTREACH PLAN: Traditional platform outreach The program will be launched in the April – June newsletter with an article and QR code to the adoption solutions platform. Additionally, information will be shared on the website and in the Friday Update. Community outreach Information will be shared with community organizations, schools, business contacts, and multi- family housing. Additionally, a flyer will be developed and placed in high-trafficked business areas.