The Watershed Protection/Stormwater Management Section is responsible for the Watershed Protection Program for Guilford County's eight (8) drinking water supply watersheds. In addition to Watershed Protection duties the Section is charged with the enforcement of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 2 rules for the County (which includes non-watershed areas), public education of stormwater issues, detection and elimination of illicit stormwater discharges, Floodplain Management and permitting, State mandated annual inspections of water quality devices, and staffing the Environmental Review Board, a citizen environmental group. This Section coordinates with others in the Planning & Development Department on reviewing plans for site and subdivision development to ensure compliance with local and State regulations. Staff also acts as project manager for the County's watershed protection projects and contracts.

For more information the Watershed Protection/Stormwater Management Section can be reached at 336-641-5565.