Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Team to Highlight Findings at Public Event
DURHAM, N.C. – Scientists will highlight outdoor water quality findings from Southeast Durham at a public session this month. The project team will talk about recent visits to Stirrup Iron, Lick, and Brier Creek watersheds. City and County residents are invited to attend the Tuesday, January 20, in-person and virtual event and ask questions.
What You Need to Know
- City and County staff to host a public information session on January 20 to share water quality findings from Southeast Durham.
- In-person and virtual participation options are available for the session.
- The project goal is to improve water quality for humans, animals, and plants.
The January 20 public session will begin at 6 p.m. at Durham County East Regional Library, 211 Lick Creek Lane. The information for joining the meeting virtually is as follows:
- Online: Join the Zoom meeting at https://bit.ly/watershed-info
- Dial-in: (305) 224-1968
- Meeting ID: 849 6236 3807
City and County staff have worked together on the Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan.
From April to June, scientists visited streams and evaluated stormwater control measures (ponds and wetlands) in the region. They walked nearly 35 miles and evaluated nearly 100 sites.
Click here to access downloadable photos.
The results show Lick, Stirrup Iron, and Brier Creeks between fair and good conditions with room for improvement. Future phases of the watershed improvement plan will include consideration of projects to further protect water quality.
“This work helps us better understand the condition of our streams and where improvements are needed,” said Senior Watershed Restoration Engineer Raven McLaurin.
“We want to make sure our decisions help both the community and the environment,” said Durham County Stormwater Manager McKenzie Bradshaw. “We’re excited to meet with residents and discuss what happens next.”
About the City of Durham Environmental and Street Services Department
The Environmental and Street Services Department provides residential waste management and recycling and is responsible for maintaining and managing the City’s streets, bridges, and stormwater infrastructure.
About the Durham County Stormwater Program
The Durham County Stormwater Program is responsible for administering the Durham County Stormwater Ordinance, which applies to all unincorporated areas of Durham County. The Program enforces the Neuse River, Falls Lake, and Jordan Lake nutrient management rules through development reviews including flood control, water quantity, and water quality control measures. It is also responsible for maintaining the County’s compliance with the rules through stormwater retrofit identification, illicit discharge detection and elimination, and education and outreach activities.
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