Sea level rise is not only caused by environmental factors, but is exacerbated by the actions of man. This could cause a rise of 1-2 meters rather than 1-2 feet.
With soil erosion becoming a big problem, new ideas on how to prevent and stop it are discussed. In addition, the problems caused by this erosion are outlined and explained.
An overview of 2005’s general assembly includes the budget, policies put into place, legislative losses, and legislative officials who helped make the policies a reality.
The Executive Director of the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation delivered a speech about history of the PTRF and the importance of what the PTRF has to say about the proposed highway improvements in Eastern North Carolina.
Sam Toler recounts the first leg of a canoeing journey down Swift Creek and the adventures that ensued on his trip. From beavers to abandoned Weldon’s Mill the trip is recounted.
Same Toler depicts a canoe trip down a stretch of Swift Creek. During the trip he witnessed any number of wildlife species and encountered a station that collects stream flow data for the U.S.
Geological Survey.
Sam Toler relates the story of part 7 of his journey down Swift Creek. From the heat to the swampy nature of this particular section, the struggles are all relayed in detail.
Pamlico-Tar River Foundation Executive Director Mary Alsentzer details why the PTRF desires to reclassify two sections of the Tar River as Outstanding Resource Waters.
The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has hired a riverkeeper. The riverkeeper is hoped to bring a new edge to community outreach as well as increase monitoring efforts of the rivers and estuaries.
Sam Toler depicts the third leg of his canoe journey down Swift Creek. He tells of the wildlife, the swampy areas, and the abandoned mills along the way.