Stormwater Public Education and Involvement

 How does the Stormwater Program educate the public?

The leading cause of water pollution in the United States is stormwater runoff. As our city grows and urban development increases, so does the amount of runoff that ends up in our local rivers and streams. Many residents in the City of Fayetteville are unaware that stormwater flows UNTREATED to our local rivers and streams. Stormwater never passes through a treatment plant before it is carried to the Cape Fear River and other water bodies in the area. It is the mission of the City of Fayetteville's Stormwater Management Program to educate its citizens about stormwater, and how to prevent pollution. 

Hands-on Pollution Demonstrations

The Stormwater Program provides hands-on pollution demonstrations to schools, clubs, and organizations to show how urban development can impact our local rivers and streams. Demonstrations are available to any group within the Fayetteville city limits. If you are interested in having a hands-on pollution demonstration, please contact us at 910-433-1613, or by email kaylamills@fayettevillenc.gov.

Public Events

Throughout the year, the Stormwater Program participates in various public events throughout the city.  These events range from the Dogwood Festival downtown to setting up a booth at community outreach events. During these events, the Program will set up an informational booth stocked with pamphlets and giveaways. A staff member from the program will also be available to answer questions and provide additional information.

The Stormwater Program can also donate promotional materials such as brochures, pens and pencils if we are not able to attend the event. If such materials are requested, please contact the Stormwater Educator at 910-433-1613, or via email at kaylamills@fayettevillenc.gov. 

If you have an event scheduled, and would like the Stormwater Program to be there, please contact us at 910-433-1613, or by email kaylamills@fayettevillenc.gov.

Advertising and Brochures

Throughout the year, the Stormwater Program runs several commercials on television and, places advertisements in different magazines and newspapers. These advertisements are used to promote the fact, "When it Rains, it Drains". There are also brochures available to the public about stormwater runoff, and the City's solution to stormwater pollution.

Public Involvement

The Stormwater Program welcomes public involvement through the Stormwater Advisory Board and other stakeholders groups. The Stormwater Advisory Board is appointed by the City Council and meets once monthly to gather citizen input on the issues facing the Stormwater Program. The group discusses policy and ordinance changes, stays abreast of water quality concerns, and hears about the efforts of public awareness. To learn more about the Stormwater Advisory Board, please contact us at 910-433-1613, or visit the boards and commissions webpage to learn more.