Our annual reports are out! Under new development plan review and permitting, 2,337 pounds of nitrogen and 294 lbs of phosphorus pollutant loading to Falls Lake were avoided by the assessment of nutrient offset fees. See the press release for more info: hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Comp…

Save the date for Orange County Creek Week 2027! hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/…

The pollinators need your help! Bellevue Branch Headwaters was recently restored with native plants. Many helping hands are needed to make sure these natives thrive! Bellevue Branch Workday at Odie St Sat, Oct 3, 9am-12pm More info and sign up: orangehabitat.volunteerhub.c…

Consider joining us for our next volunteer event: Bellevue Branch Invasive Species Removal Saturday, October 3, 9am to 12pm Odie Street, Hillsborough See the event link for more info. Please register for the event through Habitat for Humanity: orangehabitat.volunteerhub.c…

Disposing of any substance other than stormwater into the town's stormwater system is illegal. Please report any illicit discharges or connections to our Division: hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/… See also "Illegal Dumping and Connections" on our website: hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/…

Research by NC State's Stormwater research group forms the basis for much of the standards that we rely on every day. And they're already onto the next thing — cool to see what's coming down the pipeline for stormwater management! Check out their post: facebook.com/share/r/1H4qT1s…

The Bellevue Branch Stream Stabilization project restored natural habitat features in a small stream within the Odie Street Habitat for Humanity neighborhood. Here are the before and after photos so far! More info here: piedmontconservation.org/bel…

August is #NationalWaterQualityMonth! What we do every day affects our water quality -- how we wash our car, pick up after our pets, what chemicals we use and how we use them, and more. Take a moment to learn about water quality and what you can do! nationalwaterqualitymonth.or…

Got an idea for a rain garden on your property? The North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program provides cost-share funds for water quality improvement practices (BMPs). Contact Orange County Soil and Water to determine your eligibility: orangecountync.gov/727/Soil-…

How you maintain your car can impact downstream water quality. Properly managing motor oil, gasoline, and soapy water is the first step. Watch this video youtube.com/watch?v=iR_qDz2I… for more info, or visit the Clean Water Education Partnership website: nc-cleanwater.com/vehicle-ma…