Record #:

5234

Author(s):

Westbrook, Kathy Grant

Abstract:

The North Carolina Estuarium, located in Washington, focuses on the unique environment of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system, which covers all or part of 36 counties. It is the state's largest system, and the country's second behind the Chesapeake Bay. The facility opened in 1998 with exhibits presenting ecosystem, history, fish and wildlife, and human interaction with the estuary.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 69 Issue 11, Apr 2002, p80-83, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental education--Washington; North Carolina Estuarium (Washington); Pamlico River

Record #:

26669

Author(s):

Abstract:

North Carolina waterfowlers face an uncertain future if water pollution in the Pamlico River continues. The return of wintering ducks to the sound depends cleaning the water and fostering growth of submerged grasses.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 32 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1985, p5, por

Subject(s):

Pamlico River; Waterfowl

Record #:

23075

Author(s):

Rowe, Jonathan

Abstract:

Sailing is a prevalent past time in Beaufort County, especially on the Pamlico River. All styles and sizes of boats sail on the Pamlico throughout the summer. Young sailors can also learn the art of sailing at the Little Washington Sailing School, which offers ten fundamentals classes each summer.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. Issue , May/June 2015, p20-24, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pamlico River; Sailing--North Carolina; Beaufort County--Description and travel