Urban Sustainability Solutions

Urban Sustainability Solutions UrbanSS (501c3 nonprofit) trains & hires local teachers & youth in sustainable stormwater management.

We are excited to share that another group of students recently finished our Growing More Than Rain Gardens program! Thi...
05/19/2026

We are excited to share that another group of students recently finished our Growing More Than Rain Gardens program! This marks the third year in our collaboration with Millbrook Magnet High School.

On the field day, students worked alongside park staff to maintain two bioretention areas. They also surveyed the park for drainage issues and developed design ideas to improve stormwater management.

In the afternoon, the students visited a residential property and spoke with a homeowner who was in the process of installing a rain garden. They assisted with the final stages of the project.

This continued partnership with Millbrook Magnet High School reflects the strength of long-term collaboration between schools, municipalities, and community partners.

Visit our website for more information and news!

Congratulations to the students from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School for completing our Growing More Than Rain Gard...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to the students from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School for completing our Growing More Than Rain Gardens program!

After completing their classroom sessions, they were able to apply their knowledge about stormwater solutions at two local churches.

The students measured and designed a rain garden, developing a plan that could help manage runoff. They also had the opportunity to present their designs and recommendations to the congregations at both churches.

Through this experience, Southeast Raleigh students strengthened their design, presentation, and collaboration skills while seeing firsthand how their work can make a meaningful impact.

For more information and to stay up to date on news, visit our website!

Want to learn about urban stormwater runoff, sustainable practices, and gain hands-on experience designing solutions?Reg...
04/24/2026

Want to learn about urban stormwater runoff, sustainable practices, and gain hands-on experience designing solutions?

Registration for our student apprenticeship program for Orange County is open!

Students receive practical experience according to curriculum standards and earn a $220 stipend upon completing the program.

https://www.urbanss.org/students

We were thrilled to table and present at Carrboro Creek Week recently! The event is a wonderful opportunity to connect w...
04/04/2026

We were thrilled to table and present at Carrboro Creek Week recently! The event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and share what Urban Sustainability Solutions does.

Our table featured information about our student apprenticeship program, Growing More Than Rain Gardens, and we invited homeowners to sign up for a free drainage evaluation. Visit our website to sign up for our apprenticeship program or request a site visit!

USS founder Mike Dupree gave a presentation about our organization and led a role-playing activity to demonstrate how we work with municipalities, teachers, students, and landowners to utilize green solutions to mitigate stormwater damage.

Thank you for everyone who participated! Follow us and visit our website to stay up to date on the latest news.

Here is Urban Sustainability Solutions' 2025 Annual Report! You'll see we have enough funding (for now) for contractors ...
12/19/2025

Here is Urban Sustainability Solutions' 2025 Annual Report! You'll see we have enough funding (for now) for contractors for stormwater installations and sustainable stormwater installations training for teachers and students, but we sure could use some help with our staff and operating expenses to keep our program operating smoothly *and expanding*. Most grants are quick to pay for supplies and contractors but not for operating expenses and staff. Please help us make up the difference by making a financial donation to Urban Sustainability Solutions this Christmas-- the donation bar code is on the last page/photo attached below. Thank you for your support, inspiration and encouragement! And don't hesitate to DM USS if you'd like to get involved in our program.

We are thrilled to share that Urban Sustainability Solutions is a proud recipient of the 2025 Student STEM Enrichment Pr...
11/11/2025

We are thrilled to share that Urban Sustainability Solutions is a proud recipient of the 2025 Student STEM Enrichment Program Award! We are honored to receive this award from Burroughs Wellcome Fund and be recognized for the hard work our organization does.

Grants like these support our apprenticeship program and help us provide students with hands-on experience designing and installing resilient and sustainable solutions in our communities.

Follow us and visit our website to learn more and stay up to date on future projects and opportunities to get involved!



Congratulations to the Sanderson High School teachers and students who completed USS’s Raingarden Apprenticeship Program...
11/09/2025

Congratulations to the Sanderson High School teachers and students who completed USS’s Raingarden Apprenticeship Program at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center in Raleigh yesterday. Students removed invasive Marsh Dewflower plants along Walnut Creek, planted roadside trees, and determined ideal and existing cistern and rain garden volumes and dimensions on site. Thank you to Raleigh Stormwater and Raleigh Parks and Rec for making it happen!

The students found a marbled salamander during our field/workday today! It’s the North Carolina state salamander.       ...
11/08/2025

The students found a marbled salamander during our field/workday today! It’s the North Carolina state salamander.

Want to learn more about sustainability and gain hands on experience designing and installing sustainable solutions in y...
09/23/2025

Want to learn more about sustainability and gain hands on experience designing and installing sustainable solutions in your community?

Student Apprenticeships for Urban Sustainability Solutions are now available! The program includes six 1 hour online sessions and two field days. Students who complete all online sessions and both field days earn a stipend!

We’re looking for students ages 14-21 currently enrolled in an Orange County high school. Program starts October 28th, spaces limited. Deadline is
October 15th!

Sign up on our website!
https://www.urbanss.org

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