Reporting Metrics

The Reporting Metrics information is intended to both provide a summary of the projects and activities completed within the community, and the direct impacts they made within the watershed, as well as give a more in-depth description of the specific initiatives, goals, and timelines for projects going on within the Little Alamance Creek watershed.

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Pollution Prevention and Reduction
- Collection System Improvements
  
  61,921 FEET OF REHABBED SANITARY SEWER LINE
  
  20,002 FATS, OILS AND GREASE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED
  
  110,645 FEET OF SANITARY SEWER CLEANED
  - Clean 10% of sanitary sewer mains annually
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Feet of Sanitary Sewer Line Cleaned
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Feet of Sanitary Sewer Line Cleaned
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Feet of Sanitary Sewer Line Cleaned
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Feet of Sanitary Sewer Line Cleaned
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform fats, oils, and grease education distributions annually for the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Less FOG for less CLOG!
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Fight the CLOG!
    
    Clogged Pipe Prevention: Jan-Feb 2017
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Fats, oils and grease educational materials distributed
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Inspect one pretreatment facility bi-annually in watershed to ensure proper disposal procedures
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Assess the effectiveness of the pretreatment program and provide recommended improvements to the Water Resources Department
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Inspect high priority sanitary sewer lines in the watershed semi-annually
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Identify and prioritize I&I reduction projects for the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Boyd Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation Funded
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Boyd Creek Pump Station
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Erosion and Sediment Control
  
  18 ACTIVE PERMITTED EROSION CONTROL SITES
  - Issue violations for noncompliance under authority of delegated program
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control Notice of Violations
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control Notice of Violations
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Peak Resources Development Site – Violation
    
    Plaza Latina IDDE Violation
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform on-site inspections by Engineering Department for plan and permit compliance
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control On-Site Inspections
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control On-Site Inspections
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Stormwater BMP Inspections
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Peak Resources Development Site – Violation
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform reviews of site plans and calculations by Engineering Department for proposed erosion and sediment controls
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control Site Plan Reviews
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control Site Plan Reviews
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Implement approved, delegated erosion and sediment control program administered by the Construction Program
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Sediment and Erosion Control Notice of Violations
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Peak Resources Development Site – Violation
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Rely on State erosion and sediment control program administered by NCDENR
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Implement approved, delegated erosion and sediment control program administered by Engineering Department
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Active Erosion Control Sites in Burlington (September 2016)
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
  
  223 DUMPSTERS INSPECTED
  
  23,874 FEET OF STREAMS MONITORED
  - Perform illicit discharge detection training for NCDOT and contractor staff in the watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Perform inspections of locations in the watershed where sanitary sewer cross-contamination may occur.
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform analytical monitoring of 5 sites in the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Stream Sampling Location #5
    
    Stream Sampling Location #4
    
    Stream Sampling Location #3
    
    Stream Sampling Location #2
    
    Stream Sampling Location #1
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform inspections of dumpsters in the watershed for proper use and structural adequacy once per permit cycle.
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implementing
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform annual inspections of 50% of the identified dumpsters for proper function
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Vermicomposting
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Dumpsters Inspected
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Utilize the Burlington customer response program for fielding complaints about illegal dumping
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Illegal dumping hotline
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Continue to use the City’s primary number and direct calls to appropriate contacts
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform illicit discharge detection and elimination program under authority of ordinance
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Boyd Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation Funded
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Graham Municipal Staff Training
    
    Plaza Latina IDDE Violation
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Perform annual representative outfall monitoring within the watershed for designated outfalls
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2020
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform dry weather flow stream walks for the intermittent and perennial streams in the watershed within each permit cycle
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue as programmed
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Feet of Stream Monitored
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue as programmed
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
  
  29 CITY FACILITIES INSPECTED
  - Train NCDOT staff and contractors on fertilizer management and nutrient application decisions
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Stormwater pollution prevention and spill prevention and response training to NCDOT staff
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Provision and update of Industrial and Roadway Maintenance Activities (IRMA) BMP Guidance Manual for activities performed within the ROW
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Development of SWPPP for remaining facilities
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Provide seasonal leaf and weekly yard waste collection to properties in the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    2017-2018 Loose Leaf Collection Schedule
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    2016-2017 Loose Leaf Collection Schedule
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Inspect and clean catch basins as necessary to insure proper maintenance of the stormwater system
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Stormwater BMP Inspections
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Annual sweeping of curb and gutter streets in watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Creek Week Campus Clean-Ups: Eastlawn Elementary School
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Annual reviews of City-owned NPDES stormwater permitted facilities by Stormwater Consultant or Division
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - New employee training on good housekeeping and IDDE
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Annual refresher training on good housekeeping and IDDE for targeted City employees
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Annual inspection of city owned facilities by Stormwater Division (or consultant) for compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    City of Burlington Facilities Inspected
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Stormwater BMP Inspections
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Post Construction Runoff Control Program
  
  120 STORMWATER BMPs INSPECTED
  
  26 COMMUNITY STORMWATER BMPs INSTALLED
  - Require developments that are greater than 10% of the upstream drainage area to match predevelopment runoff rates
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Continued implementations of the City’s Storm Drainage Design Manual and reduce the upstream drainage limits within the watershed to 10% from the current 25%.
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Incorporate provisions for LID as part of Unified Development Ordinance revision
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2020
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Require conformance to stormwater standards for new development and redevelopment projects
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Maintain the use of the Best Management Practices Toolbox for post-construction runoff control on NCDOT projects
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Implement NCDOT’s Post-Construction Stormwater Program (PCSP) controls for roadway and non-roadway projects
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Adopt Jordan Lake Rules by ordinance for new and development standards for the control of nutrients in post-construction runoff
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in accord with legislative implementation schedule
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in accord with legislative implementation
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform inspection of BMPs in the watershed utilizing NCDOT Stormwater Control Management System (SCMS) database
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Within each permit cycle perform inspections of permitted structural BMPs in the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    City of Burlington BMPs Inspected
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Stormwater BMP Inspections
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Receive and evaluate annual inspection reports submitted by owners for permitted structural BMPs in the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    City of Burlington BMPs Inspected
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Stormwater BMP Inspections
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Stormwater Retrofits
  
  2 RETROFIT PROJECTS COMPLETED
  
  8 POTENTIAL RETROFIT SITES IDENTIFIED
  - Design and construct evaluated stormwater retrofits for watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2018
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    NCDOT retrofits the I-40/85 & Maple Ave interchange to protect Little Alamance Creek
  - Amend 50/50 Cost Share program to incorporate LID projects
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2017
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Identify additional stormwater retrofits through watershed planning process
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2020
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2020
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Prioritize stormwater retrofits within the watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2018
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Burlington Splash Park Bioretention Cell
    
    Stormwater Tree Treatment Train Project (CWMTF Grant)
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2018
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Compile and maintain active list of stormwater retrofit opportunities for possible implementation
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented
    
    2012 Initiatives
    
    Retrofit Projects Identified
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2016
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement & Outreach
  
  124 HOURS OF DIRECT PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH
  
  12 STREAM CLEAN UPS
  
  71 PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS
  
  1 RAIN GARDENS INSTALLED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
  - Promote stakeholder group meetings for proposed construction projects in watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Adopt-A-Highway program for NCDOT roads in the watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Promote Category 4b Demonstration Plan and activities through NCDOT social medias (Twitter/Facebook/RSS/ Flickr) and NCDOT Now (YouTube)
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week: April 6th-13th
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week: April 6th-13th
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement in FY 2016 and adapt as necessary
  - Post this watershed plan and other appropriate content on NCDOT’s Highway Stormwater Program website
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week: April 6th-13th
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    Burlington Times News Article
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week: April 6th-13th
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    Burlington Times News Article
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement in FY 2016 and adapt as necessary
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Burlington Times News Article
  - Develop specific watershed content for Stormwater Division’s website
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented
    
    2021 Initiatives
    
    Get Hiking – Haw River Trail/ Glencoe paddle access
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Burlington Times News Article
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Website Launched
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Burlington Times News Article
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Website Launched
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Burlington Times News Article
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Website Launched
  - Develop Green Infrastructure Grant Program for targeted areas in the watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in Year 3
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Boyd Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation Funded
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Promote water quality programs for Summer Camp performed by the Recreation Department
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Crafty Recyclable Collection – Burlington Parks and Recreation
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Beginner Fishing Camp
    
    Nature Adventure Camp
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Graham Parks and Recreation Camp – Stormwater Week
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Promote proper disposal of E-Waste and collection events in watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    E-Waste Free Collection- October 2019
    
    FREE E-Waste Collection Event in the Little Alamance Watershed and Burlington
    
    E-Waste Free Collection- February 2019
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Electronic Waste Collection Event
    
    Free E-Waste Collection-June 2018
    
    Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    E-Waste Collection Event-October 2016
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Organize and publicize stream clean up in watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Lake Mackintosh Marina-Paddle Clean-Up
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week
    
    Little Alamance Creek January Cleanup
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Haw River Cleanup Results and Pictures April 20, 2018
    
    Earth Day Paddle Cleanup – Red Slide Park
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up Pictures 2018
    
    Little Alamance Creek Cleanup Results March 2018
    
    Little Alamance Creek Stream Clean-Up
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up November 2016 Results
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up Nov. 2016
    
    Boyd Creek Stream Clean Up Results
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Stream Clean Up
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    2019 Alamance Creek Week
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up Pictures 2018
    
    Little Alamance Creek Cleanup Results March 2018
    
    Little Alamance Creek Stream Clean-Up
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Boyd Creek Stream Clean Up Results
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Stream Clean Up
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Boyd Creek Stream Clean Up Results
  - Document Burlington customer response program, stormwater, and stream-related solicitations in watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Hotline
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Illegal Dumping Reporting Information
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Leverage the quarterly CityWorks newsletter distributed with utility bills to inform the public of the Category 4b Demonstration Plan and their potential involvement in nonpoint source pollution reduction
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Free E-Waste Collection-June 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Burlington CityWorks Newsletter
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    E-Waste Collection Event-October 2016
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Partner with Alamance County Cooperative Extension on rain garden education and construction in watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Rain Garden Workshop
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Rain Gardens – Managing the Flood Workshop
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Rain Garden Installation at Alamance County Cooperative Extension
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Prioritize projects identified through the 50/50 Cost Share Program in the watershed
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Adapt current program in FY 2017
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Burlington 50/50 Cost Share Program
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Perform stormwater-related presentations for civic groups
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Get Hiking! Haw River Trail at Stoney Creek Marina
    
    Aquatic Wild Workshop
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Composting Workshop
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up November 2016 Results
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up Nov. 2016
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Aquatic Wild Workshop
    
    City of Graham Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
  - In cooperation with Burlington and Graham distribute pollution prevention educational materials through NCDOT’s Office of Beautification during local fairs/Earth Day celebrations/and other appropriate community events
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement in FY 2016 and adapt as necessary
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Stream Clean Up April 22, 2017
  - Attend festivals/parades/events with stormwater-related staff for public engagement
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    11th Annual Yee-Haw! River Paddle
    
    Nature Hike at Shallow Ford Natural Area – Postponed – New Date- April 21
    
    Creek Week Water Trivia Night
    
    Creek Week Water Trivia Night!
    
    Creek Week Trivia Night!
    
    ‘Creek Life’ Preschool Storytime: May Memorial Public Library
    
    Nature Hike at Glencoe Paddle Access
    
    Family Stream Training: Haw River Assembly
    
    Painted Grape: Water-Themed Painting Classes!
    
    City Park BMP Tour HydroVault Demonstration
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Science Day at North Park
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    City of Burlington Carousel Festival 2016
    
    2015 Initiatives
    
    City of Burlington Carousel Festival
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    Youth Fishing Day – Graham, NC
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Family Fishing Fun!
    
    ‘Creek Life’ Toddler Storytime: Graham Public Library
    
    Creek Week Water Trivia Night!
    
    City of Graham Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
    
    Creek Week Trivia Night!
    
    ‘Creek Life’ Preschool Storytime: Graham Public Library
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    Creek Week Campus Clean-ups: South Graham Elementary School
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Stream Watch
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Conduct Annual Stormwater Meeting for public feedback and solicitation
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    City of Graham Annual Stormwater Meeting
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Partner with Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership as a regional, broad-based stormwater education provider
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue as programmed
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Partner with the Stormwater Management and Recovery of the Triad (SMART) program as a regional, broad-based stormwater education provider
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue as programmed
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Haw River Cleanup Results and Pictures April 20, 2018
    
    Earth Day Paddle Cleanup – Red Slide Park
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Beginner Fishing Camp
    
    Nature Adventure Camp
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Little Alamance Creek Clean Up November 2016 Results
    
    City of Burlington Carousel Festival 2016
    
    Stormwater Smart Hires New Coordinator
    
    2013 Initiatives
    
    Residential Rain Garden Installation
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue as programmed
    
    2019 Initiatives
    
    City of Graham Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
    
    2018 Initiatives
    
    Alamance Creek Week 2018
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    Ray Street Academy Stormwater Education
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Stormwater Smart Hires New Coordinator
    
    Graham Parks and Recreation Camp – Stormwater Week
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Research
  
  2 RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED WITHIN THE WATERSHED
  - Evaluate new opportunities to initiate a stormwater research project within watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    Evaluate in FY 2018
  - Leverage findings from NCDOT’s Research and Analysis Program for improvements to design or maintenance of pollution controls in the watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Develop partnership with Elon University for collaborative research services in watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2017
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Continue participation in the Stormwater Group through the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
Stream Enhancement
- Stream Buffers
  
  100% PERCENT OF STREAMS PROTECTED BY RIPARIAN BUFFER ORDINANCE
  - Require conformance to stream buffer standards for new and existing developments
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Percent of Buffers Protected
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Percent of Buffers Protected
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2016 Initiatives
    
    Percent of Buffers Protected
  - Implement GREEN Program for New Development projects in watershed
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    2017 Initiatives
    
    TMDL Alternatives: Category 4B Success Stories and Other Options
    
    NCDOT - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
  - Enforce violations of stream buffer standards under authority of ordinance
    
    Burlington - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
- Stream Restoration and Enhancement
  
  5.84 MILES OF STREAM CLEANED
  
  16,425 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED FROM STREAM CLEAN-UPS
  
  3,785 FEET OF STREAMS RESTORED
  
  3,323 FEET OF STREAM IDENTIFIED FOR POSSIBLE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES
  - Amend 50/50 Cost Share program to incorporate the evaluation of streambank stabilization
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2019
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Identify additional stream restoration and streambank stabilization opportunities through watershed planning
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program FY 2020
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program FY 2012
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Coordinate with funding agencies to identify and evaluate potential projects from list
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2018
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham - Complete
    
    Schedule
    
    Currently implemented
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
  - Compile and maintain active list of stream restoration and streambank stabilization opportunities for possible implementation
    
    Burlington
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2017
    
    Elon
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
    
    Graham
    
    Schedule
    
    Implement new program in FY 2016
    
    NCDOT
    
    Schedule
    
    N/A
Stream Health
- Aquatic Life
- Water Quality Monitoring
  
  5 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING SITES
  
  26 WATER QUALITY SAMPLES TAKEN AT EACH SITE

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Clean 10% of sanitary sewer mains annually

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Perform fats, oils, and grease education distributions annually for the watershed

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Inspect one pretreatment facility bi-annually in watershed to ensure proper disposal procedures

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Assess the effectiveness of the pretreatment program and provide recommended improvements to the Water Resources Department

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Inspect high priority sanitary sewer lines in the watershed semi-annually

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Identify and prioritize I&I reduction projects for the watershed

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Erosion and Sediment Control

Issue violations for noncompliance under authority of delegated program

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