Record #:

706

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

When the New River in Ashe and Allegheny counties was named a Wild and Scenic River in 1976, many citizens breathed a sigh of relief. Now the New River is engaged in a crucial battle with residential developments.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 8, Aug 1990, p8-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

New River; Housing development

Record #:

707

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

They're the best rivers, creeks, and sounds we've got left, and the Outstanding Resource Waters program gives them some muscular protection.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 8, Aug 1990, p18-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water--Standards; North Carolina. Environmental Management Commission--Outstanding resource waters

Record #:

8016

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

The New River in western North Carolina is the continent's oldest river at one billion years. It is second globally in age only to the Nile River. In 1976, the part of the river that flows through Ashe and Alleghany counties was named a Wild and Scenic River by the federal government. The designation saved the river from a massive dam and reservoir project. Such designation is given only to rivers free of impoundments and having watersheds and shorelines largely undeveloped but accessible in places by roads. Venters discusses a new foe facing the river--extensive development and its effect on the river.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 8, Aug 1990, p8-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

New River

Record #:

9972

Author(s):

Elliott, Doug

Abstract:

While they are not beautiful birds and people cringe at their eating habits, vultures are capable of astounding feats of flying and also perform a useful service. They serve as nature's sanitation department by disposing of dead animals and plants.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 8, Aug 1990, p24-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Vultures