Stream Erosion

This example of erosion is covered by the Stream Stabilization Program.

Stream Stabilization

Addressing minor to moderate erosion on private property


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Overview Requirements 4-Step Process Stream Stabilization Projects Contact Us

Overview

Stream Stabilization helps with minor to moderate erosion issues caused by stormwater runoff coming from public streets or public properties (not otherwise covered by the Drainage Assistance Program).

The purpose of the Stream Stabilization Program is to improve the water quality by protecting and stabilizing the eroding stream banks.

Requirements

  1. Own residential, commercial or public property within the jurisdictional boundary of Raleigh.
  2. Have stormwater runoff coming from public streets or public facilities onto the property.
  3. Have the property owner willing to donate a permanent drainage easement.

Issues Not Eligible for the Program

Issues
Nuisance yard floodingStanding water
Stormwater runoff from private properties next to youRoof/gutter problems

See a clogged stormwater drain or pipe? Contact stormwater maintenance

4-Step Process

StepDetails
1. Contact the Stream Stabilization Team

Do you have any stormwater issues that may qualify for the program? Call us at 919-996-3779 or email StreamStabilization@raleighnc.gov.

Please allow 24-48 hours for us to respond to an inquiry. We'll get more details from you and ask that you fill out a program request form provided by staff.

2. Prioritizing Your ProjectIf you qualify, we will assess the severity of your project and then score and rank it with other stream stabilization projects. Please note that the City has  approximately $500k dedicated to this program per year.
3. Approve Your Project

Typically, 6 projects are approved in a given year. The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission (SMAC) and Raleigh City Council review and approve these projects.

Project approval is not based on when a person submits their application. Funding for a project is based on its  prioritization score.

4. Design, Permitting, and Construction
  • Design and permitting (about nine months to 1 year or longer if the project is complex)
  • Construction (about six months) - A project cannot move forward without a permanent drainage easement or conservation easement.

Stream Stabilization Projects

Visit the links below to learn more about our projects.

Pending Projects

Approved projects are based on their prioritization score (not when you submit your request form). Your project rank may change on the list over time. Please be patient as we move projects forward in effort to help the affected homeowners.

View Stream Stabilization Pending Projects List.

Contact Us

Have questions about the Stream Stabilization Program? Send an email to StreamStabilization@raleighnc.gov or call us at 919-996-3779.

Please allow 24-48 hours for us to respond to an inquiry. We will get more details from you and ask that you fill out an application form if you’re eligible.

Contact

 

Chas Webb, PE
Engineering Supervisor
StreamStabilization@raleighnc.gov
919-996-3519

Department:
Engineering Services
Service Categories:
Stormwater
Related Services:
Drainage Assistance Program

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