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34270
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For the first time ever, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, the Coastal Resources Commission, and the Marine Fisheries Commission met together June 1 in Raleigh for the Habitat Summit. They are developing Coastal Habitat Protection Plans required by the Fisheries Reform Act of 1997. The plans will address protecting wetlands, spawning areas, threatened/endangered species habitat, nursery areas, shellfish beds, submerged aquatic vegetation, and Outstanding Resource Waters.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 312, July/Aug 1998,
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34256
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The North Carolina Division of Water Resources is reassessing its regulation of groundwater and surface water withdrawals in Capacity Use Area #1, a multicounty area centered around Beaufort County. The Division is conducting an aquifer framework analysis and modeling groundwater flow in the Castle Hayne Aquifer as a basis for reviewing future groundwater withdrawal permit applications and assessing whether continued regulation of withdrawals in the area is necessary.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 303, Jan/Feb 1997,
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34214
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Connelly Springs, a small town in Burke County, will soon have drinking water thanks to the assistance from a new program within the Construction Grants and Loans Section of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. By 1995, the town will have completed a distribution system that will allow access to the county’s water supply. Construction is being done by residents as part of the loan agreements under the North Carolina Small Community Self-Help Program.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 278, Nov/Dec 1992,
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33581
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A study of water quality problems in the nation’s streams and rivers has revealed that the worst problems are caused by nonpoint source pollution. In response, the Environmental Protection Agency shifted responsibility for pollution control from federal to state programs. North Carolina has already made substantial progress in assessing water pollution problems, and is soliciting public comments on watershed priorities.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 248, Jan/Feb 1988,
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34080
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The United States Geological Survey, the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, and local governments in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain area are cooperating on a study of the hydrology and groundwater resource potential of the Castle Hayne Aquifer in Eastern North Carolina. The study will produce a series of hydrogeologic maps that will be useful in planning and constructing water wells and test holes.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 252, Aug 1988,
p6-7
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34208
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The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a study at Currituck County Outer Banks in response to property owners requesting a Capacity Use Area designation under the Water Use Act of 1967. This would restrict water withdrawals from the surficial aquifer, which is the sole source of drinking water for Currituck. The study concluded that if a management plan is not prepared by 2000, then the designation should be considered.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 276, July/Aug 1992,
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33407
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The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management recently studied the toxicity of selenium in freshwater. Selenium was a priority review because the decline of fish populations in Hyco and Belews Lakes had been associated with the chemical. The study confirms that the present selenium criteria are adequate to protect freshwater aquatic life.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
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34189
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The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management’s Water Quality Section is preparing to implement a river-basin wide strategy for protecting surface water quality. The strategy will integrate information from water quality and biological monitoring, wastewater discharge permitting, and nonpoint source pollution control efforts to give regulators a complete picture of water quality conditions in each of the state’s river basins.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 268, Mar/Apr 1991,
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34217
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The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Water Quality Committee proposes wetlands classifications and standards that establish best uses of wetlands, criteria for deciding which specific activities will be permitted in wetlands, and the level of mitigation to be required when activities are permitted. This article discusses the proposed standards and reasons for the proposal.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 279, Jan/Feb 1993,
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Record #:
33460
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A recent report by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management shows much evidence that water quality across the state has improved substantially over the last two years. One of the major reasons for improvement is the intensive point-source pollution control effort launched in 1972. However, water quality concerns remain for coastal development, watershed protection, water toxicants, and eutrophication.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 240, Dec/Jan 1987,
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Record #:
1634
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Because of the ineffectiveness of the North Carolina Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program, the Division of Environmental Management has petitioned the General Assembly for increased spending and legislative changes to confront the existing problems.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 287, May/June 1994,
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34247
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The Water Resources Research Institute has been active in supporting research that addresses key scientific questions of concern for the management of water quality in the Neuse River. In this article, Kenneth Reckhow, director of the institute, discusses dealing with the water quality issues and the uncertainty in scientific studies.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 299, May/June 1996,
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34272
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Scientists are uncertain whether fish kills in the Neuse River are caused by Pfiesteria or anoxia/hypoxia. Difficulties in the causal linkages make it difficult to determine appropriate response and management actions. This article discusses the fish kill events and water conditions in the Neuse.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 313, Sept/Oct 1998,
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34363
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A new Emergency Operations Center for North Carolina and a state emergency response fund to be tapped during hurricanes and other natural disasters are urgent necessities identified by the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Recovery. Eleven legislative proposals are being introduced during the General Assembly short session to fulfill these needs.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 355, May/June 2006,
p5
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33364
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A report released by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management in June offers a detailed assessment of freshwater toxicity of fluoride, sources of fluoride pollution, and the effects on the environment. The report will aid in the development of North Carolina water quality standards for toxicants.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 237, Aug/Sept 1986,
p5
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