Public Education and Outreach

The Watershed Section provides public education and outreach by creating and distributing educational materials and participating in local events. If you would like to know more about public education and outreach opportunities or if you would like to partner with the Watershed Section for a public outreach event, please contact the Water Quality Specialist at 336-641-5797.

Stormwater SMART Partnership

To meet the objectives of the public education and outreach program, Guilford County continues to rely on collaboration with other governmental entities while implementing some of its own public education programs. Guilford County currently partners with Piedmont Triad Regional Council’s Stormwater SMART.  

Stormwater SMART is a cooperative partnership between county and municipal governments with the goal of providing education and outreach regarding stormwater pollution, water quality issues, and water conservation. Stormwater SMART facilitates direct education through environmental science lessons in grades K-12 and attending public fairs and events. The Stormwater SMART partnership includes Mass Media services such as educational videos, English and Spanish radio commercials, social media, and educational brochures concerning stormwater education. More information can be found at Stormwater SMART.

Guilford Creek Week

Guilford Creek Week is a multi-jurisdictional week-long event that takes place in Guilford County. The Watershed Section partners with other Guilford County divisions, the City of Greensboro, the City of High Point, and Stormwater SMART to provide fun and educational opportunities that help raise awareness about the health of our watersheds. Some of the events to look forward to include creek cleanups, guided hikes, water themed craft classes, library story times, and trivia. For more information and a calendar of events, visit the Guilford Creek Week webpage.

Program Educational Booth

The Watershed Section staff have designed and produced educational materials and public information displays for various events held throughout the year. Material can be available for all ages at each session. Pamphlets and brochures on water quality issues have also been placed throughout Guilford County facilities.

Watershed Signs

Signs have been placed along major streams throughout Guilford County identifying the watershed name and, in some cases, the individual stream name. These signs increase public awareness about the importance of watersheds and encourage good stewardship of the state’s valuable rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes, and ground water. Guilford County organizes its water resource planning around watersheds to provide a meaningful process for maintaining or restoring the health of our streams, lakes, and rivers. Informing citizens about watersheds close to home offers a better understanding of how activities in individual watersheds affect the quality of water in their communities and adjoining watersheds.