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New Hanover County has a rich history that contains hundreds of historical, cultural, and archaeological sites.
The New Hanover County Engineering Department reviews all sediment and erosion control plans within the unincorporated county and the City of Wilmington.
New Hanover County provides shore protection services along the county’s coast.
Drainage is a vital element in a coastal community.
New Hanover County’s Stormwater Services Program began in 2020 and helps to ensure the continued upkeep of the stormwater management system throughout the unincorporated areas of the county, and relieves property owners of the responsibility of maintaining and cleaning ditches and pipes on their property.