Spring is here! As we move through 2025, Wake County is hard at work advancing the Wake One Water Plan. Recent weather extremes - from January’s bitter cold to record-high February temperatures - remind us of the need to prepare for uncertainty and its impact on our water resources. The Wake One Water Plan is doing just that. Through strong partnerships with Wake County’s twelve municipalities, we are working to evaluate stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water supplies to help ensure we have resilient water resources to support our communities, businesses and the environment.

What is happening with One Water?

We are currently wrapping up our technical assessments, which have given us valuable insights into our water resources and how they may be affected by population growth, land development, and climate change. Based upon the challenges and opportunities identified, Wake County and municipal partners developed draft strategies for stormwater, wastewater, surface water and groundwater. In March and April, Wake County will conduct a series of Community Input Sessions to gain community input on proposed strategies. The sessions will include a presentation about the One Water Plan and project work to date, an opportunity to ask questions about the Plan, and an opportunity to provide feedback on draft strategies.

Please join us for one of the below Community Input Sessions:

📍 Eastern Regional Center – Thursday, March 13, 5:00–6:30 PM

Location: 1002 Dogwood Dr., Zebulon, NC 27597 (Room 156)

📍 Northern Regional Center – Tuesday, March 18, 12:00–1:00 PM

Location: 350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Room 163)

📍 Southern Regional Center – Tuesday, April 15, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

Location: Fuquay-Varina Police Dept. Training Room

What’s Next?

In April 2025, we will be conducting a countywide public survey. One Water isn't just about ensuring we have enough clean water. It's also about how it benefits our communities, helps local businesses succeed and protects our environment, so stay tuned and stay engaged!  

Visit the Wake One Water page to:

• Learn more about the One Water initiative
• Stay updated on events and news
• Hear community stories in our One Water Voices video series

NC Realtors, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® and NC State Extension will be a hosting a stormwater workshop for realtors. Join NC State University's Dr. Bill Hunt to learn about stormwater and participate in the Q&A session.

April 11, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am 

Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

111 Realtors Way

Cary, NC 27513

For additional information and to register for the workshop, click the link below:

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