06/04/2026
We're proud to be part of the team helping advance a more flood-resilient future for Bladenboro, North Carolina.
Last week, RES Project Manager Nathan Renaudin joined state and local leaders to celebrate the announcement of the Bladenboro South Main Street Flood Resiliency Project, a $1.6 million nature-based initiative designed to reduce recurring flooding and strengthen community resilience.
During the event, Nathan highlighted how the project takes a watershed-scale approach to flood mitigation by improving drainage, restoring natural streamflow, and reconnecting floodplain storage to reduce flood risk throughout the community.
The project is expected to provide approximately 12 acre-feet of flood storage, decrease watershed flooding depths by more than 90%, and help protect over $80 million in residential, municipal, and critical infrastructure assets. Through outlet rehabilitation, channel restoration, and floodplain reconnection, the project will help move water more efficiently during everyday conditions while providing additional capacity during major storm events.
This effort demonstrates how nature-based solutions can address complex flooding challenges by working with natural systems to create lasting community benefits.
Thank you to the NC Dept of Environmental Quality, the Town of Bladenboro, NC Government, Bladen County, Pine Crest Cemetery, local stakeholders, and community members for their partnership and commitment to building long-term resilience.
We look forward to supporting the next phases of design, permitting, and implementation as this important project moves forward.
On Friday, state and county leaders came together to announce a $1.6 million flood resilience project.