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Thank you to the volunteers that participated and celebrated Regional Creek Week with Raleigh Stormwater and the Clean Water Education Partnership!
Where Does Rain Go?
A storm drain and sidewalk mural on Sutton Drive in Raleigh.
Did you know that when it rains, water picks up all types of pollution that flows to streets and storm drains? This includes:
- Trash;
- Pet waste;
- Fertilizer;
- Pesticides;
- Motor oil and gasoline; and,
- Sediment or mud.
Do your part to make sure only rain goes down the drain! Pick up your trash and report water pollution. You'll help keep our waterways clean. Learn more about stormwater!
Find Your Watershed
Walnut Creek in Raleigh.
There are 36 different watersheds in Raleigh. Find out which one you live in. Then, sign up for community service to help protect and keep your neighborhood beautiful.
Community Service
Two volunteers cleaning up a stream in Laurel Hills Park.
We offer a variety of stormwater volunteer programs. They range from volunteering for a day or for several years - you can choose what's best for you!
2021 Stream Cleanup Stats
From March 13 - 20, 2021, more than 130 volunteers cleaned up 5,127 pounds of trash from local streams, Walnut Creek, and Crabtree Creek. They cleaned up various types of litter, including a cooler, folding chairs, buckets, plastic tubes, tires, and mattresses.
What’s a Floodplain?
How Vehicle Maintenance Affects Streams
How Litter and Trash Affects Streams
How Pet Waste Affects Streams
How Yard Waste Affects Streams
How Pesticides Affect Streams
How Household Chemicals Affect Streams
