Rain gardens and stormwater projects · North Carolina

New Hanover SWCD Heal Our Waterways (HOW)

Run by New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Funds 100% of installation costs of an approved stormwater catchment device
Who qualifies
Residents of Bradley or Hewletts Creek watersheds (check address on the Wilmington Watersheds GIS map); city residents outside them may qualify under CCAP funding.
Where
Residents of the Bradley Creek and Hewletts Creek watersheds in New Hanover County; other Wilmington residents may qualify through CCAP.
Status
Open. Described as an ongoing effort; page does not say whether funding is currently open.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Have an approved stormwater catchment device (such as a rain garden) installed on your property at no cost, then maintain it.

Requirements

  • Located in Bradley or Hewletts Creek watershed (or Wilmington city limits via CCAP)
  • Rain Garden Maintenance Pledge (PDF) for care after installation; term not stated on the page

How to apply

  1. 1Check your address on the Wilmington Watersheds GIS map
  2. 2Go to the Take Action page on wilmingtonnc.gov and complete the Take Action Form
  3. 3District staff assess the site; call 910-798-7130 for help

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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