DEQ provides funding for projects to reduce flood risks in North Carolina communities
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint is working with the North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) to implement flood reduction and floodplain protection projects. DEQ is allocating over $9 million to 15 NCLWF projects that will provide an estimated 465 acre-feet of flood water retention, or 152 million gallons, during flood events.
This partnership allows the Flood Resiliency Blueprint to quickly fund effective projects through an existing grant program with a proven track record of project implementation and long-term sustainability. In addition, the Flood Resiliency Blueprint is in the process of developing similar partnerships with other state agencies, focused on a wide range of flood resiliency projects.
The following flood reduction and floodplain protection projects in Western North Carolina are supported by this funding:
Haywood Waterways Association will repair a portion of the Upper Pigeon River, restoring wetland function and storing 300 acre-feet of flood water upstream of downtown Canton.
The City of Hendersonville will restore portions of Mud Creek and its floodplains, protecting downstream areas from flooding and expanding city park areas.
