Conservation Cost Share Programs

Community Conservation Assistance Program

In 2006 the N.C. General Assembly passed, and Governor Easley signed, legislation creating the N.C. Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP). This law enabled local soil and water conservation districts to administer the program. CCAP is a voluntary, incentive-based program designed to improve water quality through the installation of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in residential and commercial areas that have been developed for three years or more. CCAP allows NHSWCD to use State appropriated funds to design appropriate stormwater BMPs on residential, public and commercial properties and will reimburse up to 75% of the cost of installing each BMP.

If you are an interested landowner please click here to download an application. Submit your completed application to our office. Applications are ranked based on the proposed BMPs ability to improve water quality in county watersheds. If eligible, a conservation plan is prepared for the applicant’s property. If the design is approved by the Supervisory Board, a contract will be awarded and with the design and specifications in hand, you will be able to install and pay for the BMP (landscapers may be used). Eligible applicants will be reimbursed up to 75% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible landowners may include: homeowners, businesses, schools, parks, churches, and community groups such as homeowners associations. Essentially, all private and publicly owned lands that have been developed for three years or longer are eligible for the program.

Click here to visit CCAP's website

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