The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to the Bath Community Storm Drain Stenciling Blitz 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, April 20.

Teams of two to five members will register to stencil storm drains with the message “Keep it Clean, Drains to River” throughout downtown. Participants meet at the Bath Freight Shed Alliance Community Room for equipment and training before heading out to paint.

Organizers said the volunteer activity is perfect for families, neighborhood groups, Scout troops, service clubs and local businesses to promote a cleaner city and unpolluted waterways.

Stenciling “keep it clean” near storm drains serves as a reminder to residents and visitors that what goes down the city’s storm drains can end up in the Kennebec River.

Water collected in storm drain systems, unlike the waste water from homes, is not treated. It is discharged into nearby waterways along with any pollutants it carries. Pollutants such as antifreeze, lawn fertilizer, road salt, motor oil, pet waste, cigarette butts and litter tossed or picked up by rain or snowmelt can be carried down a storm drain and end up in the Kennebec River or one of its tributaries.

By stenciling storm drains, participants can remind the community of the inseparable link between Bath’s landscape and our neighboring river, organizers said.

Team registration packets and additional information can be found at www.kennebecestuary.org or at the Land Trust’s 92 Front St. office.

Completed team packets and questions can be directed to Becky Kolak at bkolak@kennebecestuary.org or 442-8400. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is a membership supported organization dedicated to protecting the Kennebec estuary.