When it rains in coastal North Carolina stormwater pours off our plethora of parking lots into the neighborhoods, parks and eventually the Cape Fear River, and with the stream of water pollutants with it. Our increasing number of surfaces don’t allow the water to soak into the ground. Local groups are advancing public education which acknowledge the big public policy issues at play, but also offer solutions we can all take.
The episode features staff from Heal Our Waterways and the Cape Fear River Watch.
Here are ten things you can do about stormwater in Wilmington, North Carolina, New Hanover County, along with helpful links:
Implementing these actions can help manage stormwater and protect the environment in Wilmington and New Hanover County.
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