Stormwater Contest and Awards Open Until Feb. 22

Capture It! Arts Contest

How can YOU protect streams and lakes from water pollution using nature-based solutions? Submit a video or artwork to show us! Help us bring awareness to the importance of:

• Keeping Raleigh's waterways healthy.
• Using green stormwater infrastructure, like rain gardens, green roofs, rain barrels and cisterns, and other nature-based practices.

The contest is open to 8th - 12th grade students who live or attend a school within the Raleigh area or the Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

Apply to the Capture It! Arts Contest!

Stormwater Smart Award

We are launching a new award to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of Raleigh's educators as they advance stormwater education and watershed stewardship both in and out of the classroom. Through innovative projects, place-based curricula, and action-oriented activities, Raleigh educators’ grow students’ understanding and literacy of how human activities and infrastructure impact surrounding communities. Nominations are open to formal and informal educators, peer and self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

The award is open to educators who teach within the Raleigh area or the Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

Nominate an educator for the Stormwater Smart Award!