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Durham County seeks $240,000 Clean Water Act grant for Whispering Pines stream restoration
Summary
County staff asked the board to recognize a $240,000 Section 319(h) Clean Water Act grant for a 1,700-foot stream restoration and bioretention project at Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park, part of a $2.1 million project with more than $1.7 million in previously secured grants.
Durham County staff requested approval to recognize a $240,000 Clean Water Act Section 319(h) grant from the NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to support the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park stream restoration project on Little Lick Creek.
Stormwater and Erosion Control Division Manager Ryan D. Eaves, Grant Administrator Taylor Dunning and H. Jay Gibson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, are listed as resource persons for the item. Agenda materials state the project includes approximately 1,700 linear feet of stream restoration and a bioretention pond to treat stormwater on the property; education and outreach are also part of the scope. The estimated total project cost is $2.1 million; county materials say the project has already received more than $1.7 million in grant funding, covering over 80% of the estimated cost.
Why it matters: Little Lick Creek is listed on the state’s list of impaired waters; the restoration aims to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus sources from streambank erosion, support Falls Lake nutrient management requirements, and reduce flooding impacts to park residents.
Context and next steps: The County Manager recommended approval and authority for the Manager to enter into a contract with NCDEQ to accept the grant; the item was placed on the consent agenda for Board action.
