As part of our commitment to making this a better city to live in, we’re rolling out a series of handy, home-focused updates we fondly call the ‘Honey Do’ list. Kicking off in January & February, when leaves are falling and rain is pouring, a significant challenge presents itself — clogged storm drains.

This year, we’re not just asking you to help clear the leaves and debris from our neighborhood drains. We’re inviting you to take it a step further and officially adopt a drain. Yes, you heard it right — it’s time to become a Drain Guardian!

Your Mission: Operation Adopt-a-Drain

1. Visit Adopt a Drain SF.
2. Choose a grey drain icon and claim it as your own.
3. Learn the ropes with drain clearing safety tips.
4. Tell us your drain name and we’ll post the full list below, and post our favourites to social media

The Fun Part: Unleashing Your Witty Drain Name

When it comes to naming your adopted drain, this is your moment to shine with wit and creativity. Think of it as christening a ship, but instead, it’s a drain and the champagne is your cleverness! Unleash your inner wordplay wizard and come up with a name that will make passersby stop and chuckle.

Here are some tips to spark your creativity:

• Mash up your favorite song titles with a drain-related twist. Imagine transforming “Stairway to Heaven” into “Stairway to Drainage.”
• Play with famous phrases or movie titles. “Drainheart” instead of “Braveheart,” perhaps?
• Don’t shy away from puns! The punnier, the better. How about “Gully Joel” for Billy Joel fans?

Remember, the goal is to create a name that’s not just a label, but a conversation starter. It’s your personal stamp on the neighborhood, a testament to your sense of humor and your commitment to keeping our streets clean.

So, let your imagination run wild and let’s see who can come up with the most original, giggle-inducing drain names in Bernal Heights!

Your Call to Action: Let’s Drain and Gain!

We’re not just cleaning up; we’re creating a movement! Adopt, name, and declare your drain. We’re on a quest to find the most ingenious, laugh-out-loud drain names in SF. Yours could be a star in our next newsletter!

So, grab your raincoats and let’s make drain adoption the coolest thing since sliced bread. Let’s show those leaves and raindrops they picked the wrong neighborhood to mess with!

Together, we can keep Bernal Heights not just clean, but downright epic!