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5211
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Many shellfishing areas in North Carolina waters are either closed or temporarily closed because of pollution. Such closings affect not only the economy and the consumer but also those whose livelihood depends on shellfishing. Henderson discusses the status of the shellfishing industry today.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Spring 2002, p17-20, il Periodical Website
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33352
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The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development has proposed new rules for storm water control. Storm water runoff from coastal development is a major problem because it contaminates fragile shellfish waters in North Carolina. This article discusses the issue and reviews the proposed rules.
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34323
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The North Carolina Division of Water Quality drafted a response to a petition filed by the North Carolina Coastal Federation to require Brunswick County to obtain an NPDES Storm Water Phase I permit prior to being issued authorizations for construction of the East-West Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The petition asks that Brunswick County obtain a storm water permit to regulate storm water discharges because of reports concluding that shellfish closures in the area result from storm water runoff.