City of Raleigh, NC
09/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2024 10:22
Stormwater Awareness Week
Are you interested in learning more about the stormwater field? Stormwater Awareness Weekis a national program that hosts workshops, webinars, and other events to share stormwater practices, updates, new technology, and more! It's also completely free to attend!Check out our Raleigh Stormwater sessions below!
Building Successful Stream and Drainage Programs (Virtual)
When: Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 am
About: The City of Raleigh, NC has two programs that help private property owners with flooding and erosion, a Drainage Assistance Program and a Stream Stabilization Program. The Drainage Assistance Program was created in 2016 to help residents with flooding and severe erosion. Then in 2022 the City Council authorized the creation of the Stream Stabilization Program to assist with moderate erosion. Join to learn how these programs have helped Raleigh residents with their stormwater issues.
Regional Spotlight: Raleigh Stormwater (Virtual)
When: Friday, September 27 at 9:00 am
About:As a new feature to Storm Water Awareness Week, we will be spotlighting different regions within the greater storm water community and world. For this year's third of three spotlights will take our viewers to Raleigh, North Carolina. Known as the "City of Oaks" Raleigh has a rich history dating back to 1792 with a current population of nearly 500,000. We will get a taste of southern hospitality as the City's storm water management team shows us ways in which they are preserving the beautiful surrounding environment and quality of the local water resources but at the same time addressing issues that arise from growth and new development.