There are many ways to enjoy the Pamlico River, whether it be fishing, boating, or just viewing the scenery from shore. However, there are also 5 different watersports options available to visitors and residents alike, including tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
The epidemic of fish and crabs with red sores is a sign that the Pamlico River is not doing well. Citizens and scientists wonder how much more of this will occur before something is done about it.
A research effort has been started to try and prevent nutrient loading of the Pamlico River. If successful, they could potentially save much of the wildlife in the river.
A large fish kill’s cause cannot be found. The only clue found is sores on the dead fish. A solution is highly sought after so an investigation will ensue.
Due to the popularity of waterways for various reasons, the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation plans to host “The Maritime Heritage of the Pamlico-Tar River” event. The event contains many activities as well as emphasis on conservation.
This article contains information on the towns lying on the south shore of the Pamlico River. As it winds through the Coastal Plain on its way to the sound, the river cuts a channel four to ten feet deep. The south shore is not as populated as the north.
The author’s discussion of NC lakes reflected their importance as a source of recreation such as fishing and swimming, as well as backdrops for camping and picnicking. Examples were size (the Kerr Reservoir, fifty thousand acres), type (natural lakes are only in the Coastal Plain), and depth (Mattamuskeet, its greatest depth five feet). Discussed also were eastern lakes’ three groupings (peninsula between Pamlico River and Albemarle Sound; Pocosin slough between New Bern and Bogue Sound; in Columbus and Bladen county).
Concerned citizen and member of the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation, Mickey Taylor has loved the Pamlico River for 60 years. She recounts her memories of the river and why that makes her want to save it.