Cost Share Programs - Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)

Backyard Wetland

Constructed systems that mimic the functions of natural wetlands. A backyard wetland can temporarily store, filter, and clean runoff from a driveway, roof or lawn and thereby improve water quality. The wetland should be expected to retain water or remain saturated for two-three weeks.

Maintenance Period	5 years single-family home, 10 years all other properties
BMP Units	Square feet
Required Effects	Total Nitrogen Removed Total Phosphorus Removed Total Suspended Solids Removed Use CCAP BMP Water Quality Benefits Spreadsheet Tool
JAA/NRCS Standards	Backyard rain garden/wetland (SWCC)
Cost Information	Most components are cost shared at 75% of average cost
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-CCAP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, parcels and roads Rain Garden & Wetland Checklist Backyard Rain Garden & Wetland Operation & Maintenance Plan Receipts for actual cost items
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

CCAP Policy Summary

Common CS2 Components

Component	Units
Excavation (including mobilization)	CuYd
Wetland plants (installed)	SqFt
Wetland outlet structure	Each

Design Standards

N.C. Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) Design Manual: Backyard Wetland Design

Planning and Design Tools

Trainings