Friends of Bolin Creek is a non-profit organization committed to conserving, protecting and advocating for the Bolin Creek watershed. We promote cost-effective, long-term solutions to enhance the environmental, recreational, and economic value of this unique North Carolina natural resource.
Friends of Bolin Creek advocates for a healthy watershed. We document existing conditions along Bolin Creek, an impaired stream, and work with our partners to find solutions that assure its protection and long-term health. We focus on the 425 acre Bolin Forest and its creeks and tributaries which contain the most important natural areas as documented by Orange County and State studies. We will support the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, the North Carolina Department of Water Quality, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in their goal to develop a Watershed Restoration Plan.
The Friends of Bolin Creek Conservation work focuses on:
- Describe the history, geology and economic impact of this urban watershed
- Make the public aware of the science that can inform solutions to the impairment
- Develop a non-vehicular transit map for the watershed
- Detail the array of flora and fauna within the watershed
- Monitor the health of the creek and its tributaries
- Recommend improved storm water management policies
- Evaluate land use and local ordinances to improve stream health
- Identify the regional impact of this watershed
- Calculate the costs associated with an impaired waters designation
- Promote sustainable recreational use of Bolin Creek
Friends of Bolin Creek play a key role in promoting community awareness of the need to protect the Bolin Creek Watershed. We take action by forging partnerships with community groups who share are interest in advocating for Bolin Forest, its forest, creeks, and tributaries. We develop community demonstration projects, such as maintaining the McDougle Rain Garden, to promote beneficial practices to reduce sediment and nitrogen runoff into our creeks. The Conservation Study will help us find solutions with our partners, including utilities, local government, and property owners within the Bolin Creek watershed.
For more information, or to become a Friends of Bolin Creek member, see www.bolincreek.org. For press information, contact Julie McClintock at friendsbolincreek@gmail.com
