Stormwater washing off land is the largest source of pollution to the White Clay Creek. Almost all the rain falling on roofs, driveways, roads, parking lots, mowed lawns, and patios ends up as stormwater runoff.

Catch the Rain offers cash incentives for projects that protect our streams. Plant trees, convert lawn to native plants, or install a rain garden, small steps that make a big difference!

We invite White Clay Creek watershed landowners to apply and learn more about practices that support a healthier watershed through personalized, on site property visits.

During your site visit we will explain simple practices you can undertake to improve water quality and habitat in your neighborhood including:

Visit our Catch the Rain Dashboard to see where we’ve visited, what projects have been implemented, and learn more about our featured projects.

Additional Information:

*This program is funded through the National Park Service Wild & Scenic Rivers Program. Additional funding support has been awarded from the E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, Veolia, and Constellation.