What an amazing time at @CaryNCGov 's Good Hope Farm! It was great to engage with community and promote environmental education at their Harvest Fest! 🌱💧

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from CWEP! 🦃 As you enjoy your turkey and all the fixings, don’t let cooking grease ruin the celebration! Pouring grease down the drain can cause major plumbing clogs and harm our waterways.

Braved the cold with @Kdalenc Stormwater to spread holiday cheer at this year's Christmas Tree Lighting! 🎄Had a great time chatting about our waterways and how we can protect them 🌊💧

Happy holidays from CWEP! 🎄❄️ Remember, snow is stormwater too! Stay on Santa's nice list by following these snow day stormwater tips. 🌨️💧 #holidaycheer #stormwater #cwep

Spring is on the way—at least according to Snerd the Groundhog! 🌸🌿 CWEP teamed up with Garner’s Stormwater Department at Town of Garner, NC's Groundhog Day event to share tips on keeping our waterways clean this season. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

Roses are red, violets are blue, keep storm drains clean, and our waterways will thank you! 💙💧 #cwep #stormwater #valentines

CWEP’s 5th Annual Regional Creek Week is almost here! Get ready for a week full of fun—from litter cleanups to arts & crafts, there’s something for everyone! Click the link in our bio to find events near you! 🎉🌊 #CWEP #RegionalCreekWeek #WaterConnectsUs

🌿 Join CWEP for virtual BioThon Bingo! Explore streamside plants and wildlife with iNaturalist this Creek Week. 📸 📅 Free iNaturalist training webinars: March 13 | 4:30 PM March 15 | 10:00 AM Sign up to win prizes! 👉 nc-cleanwater.com/biothon-bingo #iNaturalist #CreekWeek2025

🌿 This Thursday! Our FREE iNaturalist webinar is almost here! Learn how to identify the unique life in our rivers, streams, and wetlands—don’t miss out! 🌊🐸 Register now to secure your spot! nc-cleanwater.com/biothon-bingo/ #CreekWeek2025 #WaterConnectsUS #iNaturalist

This afternoon! CWEP is hosting a FREE iNaturalist webinar! Learn how to identify the unique life in our rivers, streams, and wetlands—don’t miss out! 🌊🐸 Register now to secure your spot! nc-cleanwater.com/biothon-bingo/ #CreekWeek2025 #WaterConnectsUS #iNaturalist

Don't Miss Out on Creek Geeks Field Day This Saturday! 🦠🌱 Join Siler City Parks & Rec for a hands-on stream exploration! Learn water testing, find creek critters, and help clean up Loves Creek. Check out event details below! ⬇️ facebook.com/share/1BUm25Ge…

📖🌿 Knightdale’s StoryWalk is here! Enjoy a fun, interactive reading adventure at Knightdale Environmental Park—perfect for Creek Week 2025! 🌊💙 Learn more: 🔗ow.ly/SJKL50Viohb #StoryWalk #CreekWeek2025 #WaterConnectsUs

🌊 Creek Week 2025 is here! Water connects us all—we depend on our waterways, and they depend on us. 🌎💙 Join us this week to discover simple ways you can help protect streams and floodplains. 🌱💧 Learn more here ⬇️ 🔗 nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…

Floodplains absorb excess water, reduce flooding, prevent erosion, and support wildlife. Protecting them keeps our water clean and communities safe. Learn more: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo… 🌊🌿

A stream is a flowing body of water that moves through the landscape, shaping ecosystems and supporting life Streams transport water, recharge groundwater, provide wildlife habitat, and help control flooding by managing excess rainwater! 🌿🐟 Learn more: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…

🌿 Native plants are key to healthy stream buffers! 💧🐟 They filter pollutants, absorb nutrients, prevent erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife. 🌎💙 Want to help? Plant native species and avoid mowing near streams. 🔗 Learn more: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…

A watershed is an area where water drains to a common body, like a river or lake. When it rains, runoff can carry pollutants into your watershed, leading to: 🌊 Water contamination 💧 Flooding 🌿 Habitat destruction Learn how to protect your watershed: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…

🌊 Streams and floodplains are full of life! 🐟🦦 Streams and Floodplains provide critical habitats for fish, pollinators, and more. Protecting them keeps these ecosystems thriving for wildlife and communities alike. Learn more: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…

🌱 Green Stormwater Infrastructure helps manage stormwater naturally while benefiting the environment. Examples include rain gardens, bioswales, and green roofs — working to reduce runoff, improve water quality, and support local ecosystems! Learn more: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…

🌊 Protect Your Property & Streams! Knowing your local floodplain permitting rules helps prevent erosion, reduce flood risks, and protect nearby ecosystems. Proper permits ensure development won’t harm floodplains or water quality. Learn more: nc-cleanwater.com/stream-and-flo…