2024 Storm Drain Art Contest

About the Storm Drain Art Contest:

Since 2014, TVWA and local partners have invited local artists to submit design proposals for storm drain art in downtown Fairbanks. The purpose of this project is to raise public awareness that ALL storm drains flow directly into the Chena River and to provide an opportunity for artists to create public works of art in the downtown and surrounding Fairbanks area. The past art was displayed for one year prior to the construction on Cushman Street (2014) Noble Street (2015), Cowles Street (2016), Gilliam Way (2017), Barnette Street (2018), 5th Avenue (2019), 3rd Avenue (2020), Lacey Street (2021), and Cowles Street (2022). This project has garnered local, state and national attention. Painting will take place on June 1rd.

2024 Adopt-A-Stream Program

The Adopt-A-Stream program is a volunteer based effort coordinated by the Tanana Valley Watershed Association, (TVWA) in partnership with the City of Fairbanks’ Storm Water Advisory Committee. The goal is to get residents and local businesses involved in monitoring the water quality of the local rivers, lakes and streams. Elements of the programs include water-quality monitoring, litter pick-up, stream bank restoration and maintenance, and management of flow restrictions. The 2024 Adopt-A-Stream Training will take place TBA. Fill out our volunteer form HERE to get involved!