Get Involved

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The Department of Water Resources (DWR) holds events year-round at locations throughout the county. There are numerous opportunities for you to get involved, give back, and learn more about water in our community.

Preregistration is recommended for some events. Look for a link with the event information.

Events and Workshops

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DWR provides free educational workshops on a variety of topics such as fixing leaks, building a rain barrel, and water-wise landscaping.

2026 Workshop Calendar

DWR also is happy to offer two large festivals each year, hosted at one of our award-winning facilities. At both festivals, you can take a tour of the facility, play games, make crafts, and enjoy free fairground food! Bring the whole family! Events and workshops information.

Host Your Own Cleanup

residents attending DWR community clean up event
Clean water depends on clean waterways and wetlands free of trash and harmful vegetation. DWR partners year-round with various community groups on cleanup initiatives and storm drain stenciling projects. From litter pickup to removing invasive species, do your part while getting out into nature! Read more about cleaning up your community.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteering with Water Resources gives you the chance to have an immediate impact on water quality and improve the health of the environment in Gwinnett. There are different types of opportunities offered year-round with various levels of difficulty or intensity. You are sure to find the right event for your interests and abilities.

In 2023, Water Resources conducted or partnered on 32 volunteer events with more than 650 volunteers. During these events, over 19,000 pounds of trash and debris was removed from Gwinnett waterways, almost an acre of invasive plants were cleared, and over 100 feet of stream bank was stabilized. We are fortunate to have county and community partners including Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, Georgia Piedmont Land Trust, Yellow River Water Trail, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and more for these events.

You can find ongoing and one-time volunteer opportunities at Volunteer Gwinnett. 

In-School Programs

children learning about water resource protection
Kids want to make a difference too! Our educational programs travel to you and introduce water resource protection and water science concepts in a fun, hands-on way.

Request a Speaker

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Guest speakers are available to present and facilitate discussions on water resources, conservation, and more. DWR also offers a display for open house events, expos, and festivals.

Our staff can bring brochures, do-it-yourself home water audits, children’s materials, and other conservation tools to distribute to participants. We have presentations for all ages and events, including classrooms, community groups, homeowners associations, or realtor associations.

To request a guest speaker or materials, or for more information, please contact us at 678.376.6952 or DWRinfo@gwinnettcounty.com.

More Ways to Get Involved

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Adopt-a-Stream

Take ownership of your waterways by participating in exciting activities such as monitoring water quality and bacteria at your local stream or creek. This program is available in partnership with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.

More Information

You can also learn more about DWR volunteer opportunities by signing up at VolunteerGwinnett.net and selecting Water Resources under "Search for projects by interest."

For more information on a wide range of topics, including conservation tips, how to protect water quality, how to find leaks, and homeowner responsibility, visit our Get Educated page.