Clean water begins with you and me!
Wildlife likes clean water too!
An estimated two-thirds of North Carolina’s water pollution is caused by polluted runoff, also called stormwater pollution. This runoff comes from our streets, lawns, and rooftops. It carries dirt, oil, fertilizer, pet waste, and many other pollutants directly to our streams, lakes, and rivers.
Our waterways provide drinking water, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat. These uses are threatened by the harmful effects of stormwater pollution.
You can help! Explore this website to learn simple things you can do to help protect our water resources.
Water Conservation
NC reservoirs are reaching historic lows.
Find out how you can help ease the drought.
Watershed Facts
The Neuse River has 3,497 miles of streams and rivers.
Did you know?
One quart of motor oil can create an oil slick two acres in size!
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