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Large stormwater wetland at Wade Park treating an entire neighborhood

Building a Better Community, One Raindrop at a Time

Written by Amber Ellis - part of the NCSU’s Stormwater Engineering Research GroupI’m a stormwater engineer, and, like most engineers, many folks think of my line of work only when something…

Nearby trees and landscaping create a steady source of clogging material that should be frequently removed (Photo courtesy of Bill Hunt)

The Importance of Permeable Pavement Maintenance

Written by Amber Ellis - Extension Associate for NCSU’s Stormwater Engineering Research Group in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department If you drive around Wilmington looking at…

Give single-use plastics a second life as starter pots for you propagations!

Celebrating Sustainability: Sustainable September

Join us for New Hanover County’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program and the Ability Garden as we celebrate a “Sustainable September” with practices that support a greener, healthier community. Follow…

Take a walk in the gardens to learn about plants for your landscape. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead

Growing Together: Extension and the Arboretum

My family and I moved to Wilmington in 2007 with a two-year-old and newborn in tow. One of the first places we visited was the New Hanover County Arboretum, and it quickly became our go-to spot for…

A large-scale rainwater harvesting cistern at the New Hanover County Arboretum

Impervious Surface Disconnections – Gutters and Rain Barrels

-Written by Stormwater Engineer Amber EllisDid you know that one of the most impactful actions property owners can take to improve water quality is to simply disconnect their impervious surfaces?…

A pond with a robust vegetated shelf.

Retrofitting Stormwater Ponds for Improved Performance

Written by Stormwater Engineer Amber EllisRetention ponds are the most common tool with which we deal with stormwater runoff in southeastern NC, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some stormwater…

Sandy beach shoreline with waves and dark storm clouds approaching

Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!

Have you ever watched a storm and wondered exactly how much rain or snow has fallen from the clouds? Do you appreciate weather patterns and take an interest in how they differ across time? If so, a…

New Hanover County Arboretum's Stormwater Infiltration Zone (SWIZ)

Stormwater 101 - Noticing the Small Things

-Article provided by Extension Associate, Amber Ellis Engineering is all around us, but the average person rarely thinks about it. When commuters cross bridges on the way to work, there’s no need for…

area planted with native shrubs and grasses

Native Plant Demonstration Site at 'Dreams of Wilmington' Showcases Coastal Landscapes Initiative Partnership

DREAMS Center for Arts Education, a non-profit committed to fostering confidence in youth through equitable access to arts education, also features an educational garden space. Situated on the former…

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Tadpoles at the NC Cooperative Extension Office

New Hanover County 4-H is demoing a potential School Enrichment Program this spring. Stop by the New Hanover County Arboretum and N.C. Cooperative Extension Center in the administration building to…