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Wildlife and Pollinator Program
In March 2021, Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin signed the National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge joining hundreds of other U.S. communities committed to creating habitat for the monarch butterfly and pollinators, and educating residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community.
To learn more about pollinators, the benefits of pollinators, what the city is doing to help pollinators, and how you can join our effort, click the following link.
City of Raleigh's Community Climate Action Plan
Raleigh’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) aims to reduce City-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80% by 2050.
The City's first community-wide plan for action was released in 2021 and was developed with the help of experts, leaders, community organizations, and City staff. The Plan looks at Raleigh’s sources of emissions and offers strategies to reduce them.
The CCAP lays out a plan for Raleigh to:
- Reduce GHG emissions from energy use, transportation and waste
- Build community resilience to the impacts of climate change
- Support climate equity in Raleigh
For more information visit, Raleigh’s CCAP.
Sustainable Stormwater
The City is taking steps to bring more green stormwater infrastructure to Raleigh. Natural elements, like plants and soil, store water and filter pollution from stormwater runoff when it rains. This will help reduce water pollution to our streams and lakes.
Do you want to help protect the environment and get paid to do it? You can - right from your home or business! Raleigh Rainwater Rewards offers up to 90 percent reimbursement for rain gardens, cisterns, green roofs, permeable pavement, and more.
This program is a simple way to help the environment and make a fun, community-centered space. We offer up to 90 percent reimbursement for projects that manage the rainwater coming from your property. These projects reduce water pollution, conserve water, and save you money.
Projects may include:
• Plant a garden that cleans rainwater from your parking lot
• Irrigate a community space using rainwater collected in a cistern
• Replace parking lots and sidewalks with eco-friendly pavement
• Turn concrete areas into green space for activities Interested in a project?
For additional resources click the following links:
Invasive Species Program
Kudzu
The Invasive Species Program was created to assist with the management of invasive species within the Raleigh Parks System. The program serves as a resource to manage infestations, prevent introductions, and provide educational opportunities to all citizens.
Do you want to help preserve Raleigh's precious green spaces? Join the Habitat Heroes Program.
Activity Resources for Families:
Learning about Water pollution