Native plants and pollinator habitat · North Carolina

City of Raleigh Stream Stabilization and Stream Bank Repair Workshops

Run by City of Raleigh Stormwater

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
City-funded stabilization or workshop materials; dollar value not published
Who qualifies
Owners of residential, commercial or public property in Raleigh with at least 50 feet of stream or a drainage-way that outlets to a stream; stabilization option is for erosion from public streets or property not covered by the Drainage Assistance Program.
Where
Raleigh property owners with at least 50 feet of stream or a drainage-way that outlets to a stream.
Status
Open. Pages updated Jul 1 and Sep 24 2026; no deadline published.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Get city help for stream bank erosion on your property: city-funded stabilization for erosion from public street runoff, or attend a hands-on workshop where native live stakes and plants are installed on your streambank.

Requirements

  • At least 50 feet of stream or drainage-way outlet
  • Site assessment for eligibility
  • Workshop option: notarized Right of Entry form before plant materials are bought
  • Agree to care for plantings until established; possible designated No Mow zone

How to apply

  1. 1Email [email protected] or call 919-996-3779 (24-48 hour response)
  2. 2Staff gather details and send an application form if eligible
  3. 3Site assessment
  4. 4Complete Right of Entry form if hosting a workshop
  5. 5Workshop or project is scheduled

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Also see Buffer Builder Bag Program

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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