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1.Digital Heritage Moment: Earthen Mounds by The Laurel of Asheville Vol. 12 Issue 9, September 2015
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Mounds built by Native Americans, like the ones featured in the accompanying photo, had purposes both prosaic and sacred. Places like Franklin, Bryson City, Murphy have earthen mounds intact, despite the effects of erosion, plowing, and artifact hunters.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 9, September 2015,
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6726
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Sediment is the number one pollution concern across North Carolina. It is the largest nonpoint-source pollutant in the state and one of the main reasons surface water quality has deteriorated. Lane discusses causes of sedimentation and what can be done to prevent or alleviate it.
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25253
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A workshop on shoreline erosion presents a new winning way to control erosion in the form of riprap which is varying sized stones either natural or cement-type.
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19363
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Eroding soil from eastern North Carolina into the coastal plain has been a major focus of recent geographical studies. This case study looks at drainage ditch excavations in Pitt County over a one year period. Analysis of soil accumulation in these ditches reveals the type of soil erosion from eastern North Carolina's agricultural lands and the extent to which these soils travel towards the coastal regions.
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There are 4,000 miles of estuarine shoreline in the state. Over the past twenty years, homesites, construction, and farming have increased along it, prompting concern about water quality, wildlife habitats, and erosion. The Division of Coastal Management is reviewing building regulations of the past decades to determine if revising them would alleviate these problems.
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34262
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North Carolina is widely acknowledged to have one of the nation’s best regulatory programs to prevent environmental damage from erosion and sedimentation leaving construction sites. However, as the state rapidly grows, the program needs to be improved by tighter standards, more aggressive enforcement, more technical assistance, and an infusion of resources. The Sediment Control Commission is reviewing standards and evaluating program needs in preparation for the next legislative session.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 307, Sept/Oct 1997,
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34264
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After runoff from construction sites and other disturbed sites in the Research Triangle area turned the troubled Neuse River red and grabbed newspaper headlines in June, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. set in motion a series of events that led to recommendations for improving North Carolina’s Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program. Among the recommendations are changes for self-monitoring and recordkeeping, site risk assessment, and a rapid response team.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 308, Nov/Dec 1997,
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489
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Wilms discusses the potential effects of sea-level rise on coastal North Carolina, and the relevant North Carolina policy for this contingency.
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Most urban construction sites are falling short of state goals to curb urban erosion; policy designed to remedy these shortcomings is being debated.
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26884
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A nationwide survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that soil erosion is twenty-five percent worse than during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Soil scientists agree that the future of our farming industry is threatened by rapid loss of topsoil. Erosion not only reduces soil productivity, it also contributes to air and water pollution.
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31554
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The Qualla Housing Authority is planning to carve and build new brick dwellings for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians directly within the mountains of Western North Carolina, but various soil conservation problems are associated with such a project. The Soil Conservation Service recommended to use a high-pressure hydroseeder to plant grass, prevent erosion and maintain a foundation.
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31586
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Surface mining can create severe erosion and environmental problems. With five mining companies extracting feldspar and mica from the mountainous soil, Mitchell County sought assistance from soil conservationists to address spreading erosion and land damage. Land restoration efforts are underway and incorporating scientific techniques and materials to return the topography to a natural balance.
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25957
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Miles of east coast beaches are at a serious threat to erosion, which in turn threatens property owners, tourism, and habitat. Although there are several methods for stopping erosion, the constant, complex processes of energy produce a relentless pressure on the coastline. Simpson argues that solutions may lie in good flood plain and coastal zone planning.
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31669
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The 1973 General Assembly adopted a Sedimentation Pollution Act to deal with the problem of sediment run-off from erosion of land during construction operations. Governor Jim Holshouser discusses the problem of uncontrolled soil erosion, improper use of farmlands, and the new sedimentation law.
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