Yesterday’s storm washed trash & yard waste into this pond. #Stormwater (rain water) can carry pollution long distances and impact wildlife and #WaterQuailty. Easy tips: pick up litter and pet waste. Don’t blow leaves or grass clippings into the street. #StormwaterSunday ^HD

There are some easy changes you can make to your yard to reduce #runoff and make sure that the #stormwater that does leave your property is cleaner and flows slower, via Chris Gass, a @mngreencorps member serving with the Carlton SWCD. ow.ly/Az7o50ujyyC

Important information for families to pass down to children. #MorrisvilleNC

"While they are most effective in their larval stage, adult dragonflies can still eat up to 100, if not many more, mosquitoes per day." So to avoid chemicals, recruit some dragonflies. livelovefruit.com/10-plants-that…

Feed your lawn & garden without your water bill getting full - add an Ivy rain barrel at home! You can purchase one directly from us at wholesale cost. Learn more and order yours here: durhamnc.gov/1062/Rain-Barr….

Some summer reading enjoyment for you courtesty Robert Dunn. northeastcreek.org/wordpress/summ…

Join our friends at Durham Parks and Recreation and the Durham Parks Foundation for a fun filled work day at West Point on the Eno Park. Visit dprplaymore.org/Calendar.aspx?… for more information and to register.

We can't wait to get our hands on a copy!

As a conservation garden, our focus is on native plants and their relationships with the wider world. Come see for yourself! 🎥: A slice of life at the Garden by Critical Focus Creative.

Minnesota approved funding for helping homeowners seed pollinator-friendly groundcover species in their lawns. It would be great to see more of this type of landscaping around the triangle! Bee Downtown smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/min…

#DYK Permeable pavement acts like a reservoir? It temporarily stores stormwater runoff and reduces runoff by 50 percent. This is good for the environment and our waterways bit.ly/2x5Ox8X #RaleighStormwater

Hey #Durham, remember that spray irrigation is a big no-no on Mondays. Can't remember when you can water your lawn? Check the City's mandatory odd-even watering schedule here: durhamnc.gov/1114/Odd-Even-…

Have a safe and happy #LaborDay weekend #MorrisvilleNC! Whatever you are doing, please #CarryOutMore than you carry in. Our #stormwater will appreciate it and it will pay off for you in the end. #OnlyRainDownTheDrain #CleanWater

How's your yard looking this Labor Day? Come learn about designing a landscape that is healthy and beautiful this coming Saturday! eventbrite.com/e/designing-a-…

When managed properly, stormwater is a valuable resource. However, when stormwater is managed like a waste product, it exacerbates flooding and becomes contaminated with pollutants. bit.ly/2aZ9fgo

A new research study conducted by the University of Maryland shows how small decentralized management practices such as rain gardens can positively impact our watersheds and significantly increase their resiliency to major storm events. estormwater.com/watershed-mana…

Geometric marvel, goldfinch buffet...purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) seed heads do it all! If you're not used to leaving seed heads up, it can be an adjustment. But it's worth it: let your native plants be this winter and you'll be providing food and habitat for wildlife!

Exciting news to start off 2020 — TLC protected 120 acres in Johnston County at the very end of December! These two tracts are comprised of farmland, wetlands, and streams along Buffalo Creek in the Neuse River Basin.

Our friends at @Ellerbecreek are hiring part-time Creek Smart Technicians. Click for details: ellerbecreek.org/careers.html

How's My Waterway? - data about Northeast Creek's water quality. Much of Northeast Creek is, unfortunately, in an impaired condition. #northeastcreek #knowyourwatershed #wheredoesitgohttps://mywaterway.epa.gov/community/27713-2442/overview