Who We Are

Rapidly growing North Carolina faces regulatory pressure to limit nonpoint source pollution: any waste not from a sewage treatment plant that ends up in our water sources. 

Numerous health concerns and habitat issues are associated with contaminated water, which often flows from construction sites and urban stormwater runoff.

Within N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the departments of Soil Science and Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) and others, are deeply committed to improving people's lives through the application of research-based information.

We disseminate information on managing our state's rural and urban water-quality and waste-management programs through partnerships with state and federal entities, industry, businesses, clubs, organizations, individuals and others.

The Soil Science Department provides a premiere, internationally recognized teaching and research facility for scientists and soil science students, industry, businesses and the public.

BAE provides engineering support for environmental concerns and production agriculture through workshops and conferences for businesses, government officials and the public.

The Stormwater Resources Project helps Real Estate Professionals, government officials and homeowners  prevent nonpoint source pollution by using information available from Soil Science and BAE to assess current conditions and protect water quality.