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  • Mugs and Markers! Storm Drain Marking Pop Up

    The Optimist Raleigh 4509 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Join us at The Optimist Raleigh to mark some storm drains! The first few folks to pick up their storm drain markers at The Optimist Raleigh, mark a drain, take a selfie, and return to the table will receive a City of Raleigh coffee mug! What is Storm Drain Marking? Storm Drain Marking is a stormwater volunteer program that raises awareness between the connections of stormwater drainage systems, local waterways, andthe impacts of pollutants. Help us make sure everyone knows that only rain should go down the storm drain! Note: This is a drop in event. Registration is not required.

  • Stream Monitoring Workshop

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Join Stormwater staff for a training workshop for the stream monitoring program! About the Workshop The course will cover basic stream ecology, how to collect water quality samples, and include time for volunteers to practice sampling in the creek. Please come prepared to get a little wet and muddy in the creek. Long pants and boots are strongly encouraged. Registration for this workshop is required.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Stream Cleanup at Southgate Park!

    Southgate Park 1801 Proctor Street, Raleigh, NC

    Join Stormwater staff for a stream cleanup at Southgate Park! We'll spend the morning removing trash from the stream and making the creek cleaner and litter-free. All the necessary supplies will be provided (work gloves, trash grabbers, safety vests, and trash bags). Please dress for outdoor fun and plan on getting a little wet and muddy. What You Need To Know Volunteers must be at least 10 years old; all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We'll provide all supplies! Please just come with closed-toed shoes/boots and clothes that can get a little wet and muddy. Each volunteer must individually register. Registration for the stream cleanup is required.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Rocky Branch Watershed Study Public Meeting

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    We Completed the Watershed Study! We are hosting our final public meeting for the Rocky Branch Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community. Background A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. We completed a study of the Rocky Branch Watershed and the adjacent portion of the Walnut Creek Watershed located in southern downtown Raleigh.  The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by: Reducing flooding impacts Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition Improving water quality Repairing streambanks Learn more about Rocky Branch Watershed Study!

  • Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

  • Mugs and Markers! Storm Drain Marking Pop Up

    Willow House Coffee 1004 South Saunders Street

    Join us at Willow House Coffee to mark some storm drains! Help increase awareness of pollution and stormwater runoff by gluing storm drain markers on nearby storm drains. The first 5 participants will receive a free coffee mug! What is Storm Drain Marking?Empty heading Storm Drain Marking is a stormwater volunteer program that raises awareness between the connections of stormwater drainage systems, local waterways, and the impacts of pollutants. Help us make sure everyone knows that only rain should go down the storm drain! Note: This is a drop in event. Registration is not required. This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!