In partnership with New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District, the HOWBMP program offers full funding and installation of stormwater solutions on properties located within the Bradley Creek and Hewletts Creek Watersheds.

What can I have installed? 

This program installs rain gardens, wetlands, cisterns, and trees.

*Permeable pavement is not available through this funding program.

Who can apply? 

Single-family residences, business owners, and HOA groups are welcome to apply. 

Take a look at how the process works in the video below!  

The Heal Our Waterways Program offers a cost-share program for the installation of large-scale stormwater solutions in the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watersheds. Each project can receive up to $10,000 in rebates! This is a first-come, first-served program until funding runs out each fiscal year. Projects must be approved prior to construction and go beyond treatment required by state and local regulations to be eligible for rebates.

What can be installed?

Large-scale stormwater solutions, such as constructed wetlands, bioretention areas, infiltration basins, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting. 

Check the resources below for details and examples! 

Who can apply? 

Commercial, mixed use, and high-density properties and HOA common areas located within the Bradley Creek, Hewletts Creek, or connected Drains to ICW Watersheds are eligible. See a map of eligible watersheds here: Map of Eligible Areas for Cost-Share Rebates(PDF, 339KB)

Check your watershed address at www.wilmingtonnc.gov/watershedmap. 

*Single-family residences are not eligible for the cost-share program. 

Want to learn more or apply?

Reach out to us to learn all about the program! Email us to schedule a consultation: 

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Already know that you want to apply? Fill out a form at the link below to start the application process!

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