Watershed Special Projects

South Ellerbe Project

Information and plans for the stormwater project at the former Duke Diet and Fitness Center

Eno River Watershed Improvement Plan

The Public Works Department is working on the Eno River Watershed Improvement Plan.

Green Infrastructure

Stormwater & GIS Services within the Department of Public Works finds innovative ways to include green infrastructure practices throughout the City.

New Hope & Little Creek Watershed Improvement Plan

Stream Vegetation Management

Ellerbe Creek Watershed Improvement Plan

Ellerbe Creek has a rich history and includes some of the oldest development in the city - some even dating back to the 1800s. While historical areas are of great cultural value, they can be a problem for our water. Most of the land in this watershed was already developed when regulations and ordinances began requiring stormwater management.

Northeast & Crooked Creek Improvement Project

The Public Works Department is working on the Northeast Creek and Crooked Creek Watershed Management Implementation Project.

Third Fork Creek Watershed Improvement Project

The Stormwater Services Division has contracted with Tetra Tech, an engineering firm, to complete a study and assessment of Third Fork Creek and its watershed within the city limits.

Little Lick Creek Watershed Improvement Plan

The Public Works Department is working on the Little Lick Creek Watershed Improvement Plan.

Ellerbe Creek Projects

Learn about the ongoing projects in the Ellerbe Creek Watershed.

Rain Catchers 2.0

Catch Basin Insert Pilot Study (SP-2021-01)

The Public Works Department is seeking a qualified firm to provide professional services for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a pilot study to determine the effectiveness of stormwater catch basin trash collection inserts in a 485-acre densely developed drainage area.