Charlotte's Cherries: A Global Connection Through Trees Published on May 20, 2026 For Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we explore the familiarity between the Japanese cherry blossoms and the native North Carolina black cherry. Tagged as: , Environment, Honors & Awards
Sign Up for Swim Advisories Before Heading for Water This Summer Published on May 19, 2026 How to protect our waterways while staying safe. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Safety, Environment
Plan, Prepare and Stay Informed for 2026 Hurricane Season Published on April 30, 2026 In observance of Hurricane Preparedness Week from May 3-9, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are encouraging residents to take steps for protection. Tagged as: , Public Safety, Environment
Litter Study Shows Just How Clean Charlotte Is Published on April 28, 2026 Keep Charlotte Beautiful, a program within the Housing & Neighborhood Services department, conducted an in-depth study over the course of a year where volunteers visited 250 randomly selected road segments four different times. Tagged as: , Environment
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Charlotte Published on April 22, 2026 Want to join the City of Charlotte in our Earth Day efforts? Check out some opportunities to support, attend, volunteer and learn through the links below. Tagged as: , Environment, Events
Volunteer Opportunities this Spring Published on April 07, 2026 Spring is in full swing in Charlotte, and with spring break underway and Earth Day coming up April 22, there are several volunteer opportunities planned. Tagged as: , Environment, Events
What If the Creek Reeks? In Short, Report! Published on March 20, 2026 The smell of things like sewage (sulfur, rotten eggs) and fuel are indicators that pollutants may be in the water. So, if the creek doesn’t smell quite right, please report it. Tagged as: , Environment, Events
Solid Waste Services Welcomes Spring Published on March 20, 2026 It is officially spring in Charlotte, and temperatures are creeping up to make it feel like the real deal. As we say goodbye to winter, we’ve got Solid Waste Services reminders to help you with your spring cleaning. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Storm Water Services is Upgrading Charlotte’s Aging Drainage System Published on March 13, 2026 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is taking proactive steps to stay ahead of the rain and improve Charlotte’s public storm drainage system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Safety, Environment
Property Owner Tips Published on March 13, 2026 Stay informed by using these tips. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment