Record #:

34190

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, established in 1977, has implemented one of the first fully operational state geographic information systems (GIS) in the United States. This rapidly evolving state GIS is crucial to many of North Carolina’s recent water quality protection initiatives. The center produced maps that will aid in implementing the state’s watershed protection program, and has detailed data layers which can highlight specific issues.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 268, Mar/Apr 1991, p4-5, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Geographic Information Systems; Water quality management; Watershed management

Record #:

33495

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is considering recommendations to declare the entire Neuse River basin as a nutrient-sensitive watershed. The recommendation is aimed at combatting the causes of algae infestations in the lower Neuse River and reducing nutrient loading of the Pamlico Sound. The nutrient-sensitive designation would enable limits to be imposed on the amount of phosphorus in wastewater discharges into the watershed.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 245, Aug 1987, p3 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wastewater management; Water quality management--Neuse River; Watershed management

Record #:

33575

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The North Carolina Agricultural Cost Share Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control, which provides farmers up to seventy-five-percent of the cost of implementing conservation practices to reduce agricultural pollution of water bodies, was initiated in 1985 in sixteen counties in nutrient-sensitive watersheds. The program has produced both environmental and economic benefits, and is expanding to include additional counties.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 247, Nov/Dec 1987, p1 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Agricultural pollution--Prevention; Non-point source pollution; Watershed management

Record #:

33576

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

After receiving a report on water supply and use in the Eno River Area, the Environmental Management Commission instructed the Division of Environmental Management to hold public hearings on the need to designate the Eno River Area a Capacity Use Area. The designation would enable water-use allocations and regulations for the area.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 247, Nov/Dec 1987, p1-2 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eno River; Water supply; Watershed management

Record #:

33289

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In areas of North Carolina designated as nutrient-sensitive waters the Environmental Management Commission requires phosphorus removal for new wastewater treatment facilities. These areas include the Chowan River Basin and the watershed area of the Falls of the Neuse Lake and the Jordan Lake.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 229, Aug/Sept 1985, p3 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wastewater management; Watershed management

Record #:

31413

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

North Carolina is the home of considerably abundant water resources, including several substantial watersheds across the state. With increasing use of these resources for industry and growing populations, the state has become increasingly aware of the need to carry out careful management of its water resources.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 23 Issue 5, October 1965, p16-17, map

Subject(s):

Watershed management