Introduction

When it rains, water flows down our roofs and yards and into the city storm drains. Along the way it picks up trash, pet waste and any other pollutants in its path. This polluted stormwater then flows to our rivers, lakes and the ocean where we fish and swim.

​These pollutants are not healthy for the plants and animals downstream or for us!

City engineers design ways to keep pollutants from flowing into the stormwater system, including putting up signs asking us to pick up our litter, putting grates on the storm drains and building natural areas with rocks and plants to filter the water.

Drain insert that prevents litter from entering

Badge at drain to educate us

Natural filtration channel

If you were a city planner, what elements would you design to reduce stormwater pollution? Use Minecraft to design and build elements you would use to keep our waterways clean. 

Instructions

1. Login to Minecraft™* and start building your world.
2. Using this Data Collection Sheet as a guide, design solutions for reducing stormwater pollution.
3. When you are done tell us about what you created using the SUBMIT FINDINGS button below. 

Evaluate and Report

Tell us about your Minecraft™ designs.

Submit findings

*NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.