A large community of people love Bolin Creek. What happens to its future health depends on how much our community cares about are this unique community resource.
We are 80% toward our goal of having 425 acres of forested land along Bolin Creek protected from development. Where within the confines of an urbanized area do you find such a resource? Right here! See Bolin Creek Google Earth map.
Did you know that the Carolina North Development Agreement negotiated by UNC Trustees and Chapel Hill leaders conserves over 325 acres, and that the forward thinking of Carrboro leaders conserved another 27 acres when the Adams Tract was purchased in 2004? Only one privately owned 77 acre tract remains unprotected, and Friends of Bolin Creek has a goal of conserving it.
Friends of Bolin Creek’s challenges are ambitious because the Creek and its tributaries are impaired. Urban streams tend to become drier as the trees and natural areas that used to cover the watershed and soak up rain are covered by pavement. Rain water runs off roofs and the land much more quickly and is not captured by tree roots and stored in ground water. Building a rain garden can help recharge underground water supplies.
We want to address the causes of creek pollution and find solutions. The beauty of the Creek and its wildlife inspires us to return Bolin Creek to a healthy condition. Want to help? Join our monitoring program, home owner study project, or help out with our creek education activities. Sign up here.