*Disclaimer: Communities across North Carolina are exposed to climate hazards and natural disasters. The case studies contained in the Success Stories database show communities’ commitment to reducing risks to their residents and planning for the future. However, disasters can overwhelm both nature-based and engineered solutions. No approach or project can mitigate all risks. These stories highlight how communities use creativity and innovation to develop processes, partnerships and funding strategies for resilience projects.
View case studies on how leaders in North Carolina and beyond are building community and ecosystem resilience. To filter the results, select the categories you are interested in and scroll down to select "Apply." Submit your resilience success story.
Published: February 2023
City of Fayetteville leaders evaluated the severity of citywide flooding. They used the information to identify regional-scale projects and ensure multi-jurisdiction collaborations to create flood resiliency. The City’s Watershed Master Plan included the final set of prioritized, short- and long-term projects. The City has already approved over $40 million for high-priority projects.
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Residents of Barnstable County, Mass., have found an unlikely but financially rewarding pairing: county efforts to keep mosquito populations under control are reducing residents' flood insurance premiums.
Published: March 1, 2024
Greenville, N.C. has experienced severe flooding in recent years that damaged its aging stormwater system. The City’s Public Works Department installed a new culvert system and nature-based solutions to improve stormwater management. The project also includes signage on its environmentally friendly features.
Published: March 1, 2024
In an innovative project to revitalize a diverse and historically underserved neighborhood, Piedmont Conservation Council, the Town of Hillsborough and several partners worked with the community to install green stormwater infrastructure to reduce recurrent street flooding and water quality issues as part of a project to rehabilitate 22 homes for low-income housing.
Last Updated: April 9, 2024
The 2008 Iowa River floods inundated a major wastewater treatment plant located along the river. Iowa City responded by decommissioning the facility and expanding service at a location outside the floodplain.