Backyard Rain Gardens

In Summer 2005, NC Cooperative Extension developed and conducted the Backyard Rain Garden Program. Over 40 rain gardens were installed in 6 target counties from the NC coast to the mountains. Information on how to build a rain garden, which plants to select per region of the state, and proper maintenance requirements is provided on the program website.

Home*A*Syst

Stormwater Home*A*Syst presents ways homeowners and other land managers can treat stormwater on his/her property. Activities such as vehicle washing, handling pet waste, and lawn management can have a cumulatively significant impact on urban and suburban water quality. Learn more about what YOU can do to protect water quality through Home*A*Syst.

Phase II Education

As well over 100 communities across NC come into compliance with USEPA's Stormwater Phase II regulations, NCSU offers faculty assistance to these communities to develop education, public outreach, good housekeeping, and illicit discharge detection. Information useful in setting up these various components of Stormwater Phase II is found on this weblink.