HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Brooklyn Creek Restoration Project in Hendersonville’s Sullivan Park has been awarded the 2025 Stormwater Project of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Stormwater Division.
According to a release from the city of Hendersonville, the award highlights its commitment to improving water quality, reducing flood risks, and restoring natural stream functions within an important community park.
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The Brooklyn Creek project combined ecological restoration with community benefit by enhancing Sullivan Park, increasing habitat diversity, and providing long-term stormwater management improvements, the press release said.
2025 – After the completion of the Brooklyn Creek Restoration Project in Hendersonville’s Sullivan Park. (City of Hendersonville)
“The Brooklyn Creek Restoration Project represents the best of what we strive to achieve—projects that reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and create lasting community value,” said City of Hendersonville stormwater director Michael Huffman in the realease. “This award is a testament to the strong partnerships and dedication that made this restoration possible.”
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The success of the project was made possible through the collaboration of the NC DEQ 319 Program, NCDEQ Water Resource Development Program, Baker Grading, RiverLink, and Jennings Environmental.
In its official statement, the city said its technical expertise, financial support, and commitment to sustainability played a critical role in achieving this recognition.
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