Back to the Big 6 #stormwater pollutants, #litter is an issue in Morrisville, NC. It's a 100% avoidable issue. First, find the nearest trash can. Second, deposit your trash. On your next walk, take a bag and pick up some litter along the way. Thanks to CWEP for the materials!

The Town of Hillsborough enforces a 50-foot vegetated riparian buffer along streams and the Eno River. Clearing, building or other impacts within a riparian (stream) buffer requires prior approval. See this factsheet: hillsboroughnc.gov/home/showpubli… And CWEP's page for benefits info:

June is National Rivers Month, and we have the Eno River to celebrate! Not only is it a favorite recreation spot, it's also the source of our drinking water. Read more about our drinking water source on our About Water page: buff.ly/Jz6NClV

When protecting watersheds, it's important to remember that we're all downstream. Simple actions that everyone can do will keep our water resources safe and healthy. See the NC Clean Water Education Partnership website for more information on what you can do.

Check out National Pollinator Week events here in Hillsborough!

Congratulations to the 2025 Stormwater Control Measure Owners of the Year: - Elfin’s Pond Homeowners Association Inc. - Harmony at Waterstone Townhomes Association Inc. - 307 and 401 Meadowland Drive Condominium Association Inc.

Budget Director Emily Bradford explains the increases to the town's stormwater fee and water and sewer rates.

Please consider a contribution to the Tropical Storm Chantal Community Giving Fund.

REMINDER: The DEQ's Div. of Water Resources, in cooperation w/Eno River State Park, the N.C. DNCR, City of Durham, Durham County, Town of Hillsborough & Orange County, will be treating the Eno River for hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant, through Aug. 31. deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood provides an update on parks and greenways. Please stay out of closed areas to avoid delaying the reopening.

Power is out in the downtown corridor between Queen Street and the Eno River and along part of U.S. 70. Please treat intersections without power as a four-way stop. Duke Power estimates restoration at 10:15 a.m. July 29. outagemap.duke-energy.com/#/current-outa…

Share your thoughts on the town’s response to Tropical Storm Chantal by completing the community feedback survey by Aug. 15. Town staff are reviewing actions, making repairs and planning for future emergencies. Read more: hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Component…

August is #NationalWaterQualityMonth! Our stormwater program is part of a much larger effort to protect water resources that began in the 1970s. What we do every day affects our water quality. Take a moment to learn about water quality and what you can do! nationalwaterqualitymonth.org

Algal blooms occur easily during hot summer weather in still or slow-moving water. Too much algae is toxic to humans and their pets! Algal blooms can also kill fish, disrupt ecosystems, and lead to higher water treatment costs. epa.gov/habs #NationalWaterQualityMonth

An opportunity to learn more about pollinators and be part of a larger effort!

Nutrients are major stormwater pollutants, but do you know why? This video explains how and why excess nutrients harm our water quality. youtube.com/watch?v=IwhBVh… #NationalWaterQualityMonth

It was a beautiful morning at Walk Fairview Day! Congratulations to the Fairview Youth in Action interns for their thoughtful planning, hard work, and success with so many community improvement projects.

Sediment is the #1 stormwater pollutant in North Carolina. Minimizing erosion where you live can help reduce sediment pollution. Visit the Clean Water Education Partnership website for more info: nc-cleanwater.com/sediment/ #NationalWaterQualityMonth

Fresh water mussels are important to our aquatic ecosystems here in Hillsborough. Good water quality in our streams provides habitat for these species, and in turn, they help us maintain and even enhance that good water quality. #NationalWaterQualityMonth

Litter pollutes our waterways, and picking up litter is a great way to get outside and make a difference! Get a group together and join the Fall Litter Sweep, organized by the NC Department of Transportation. Visit ncdot.gov/littersweep for more info.