Record #:

33355

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission has unanimously approved a resolution calling for expansion of the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program addressing water management, soil resource protection, and waste management. The resolution is based on a study which indicated that water quality in the coastal counties represented one of the most critical needs.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 235, May/June 1986, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water quality management--Coastal; Watershed--Protection

Record #:

34356

Author(s):

Gray, Jeri

Abstract:

Sherry MacQueen, the new source water protection coordinator in the North Carolina Public Water Supply Section, discusses the condition of all public drinking water sources and local partnerships to protect streams, reservoirs, and wells that supply public drinking water systems. MacQueen also discusses assessments of risk to drinking water sources and the state’s Water Supply Watershed Protection program.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 347, May/June 2004, p1-6, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water supply; Drinking water--Laws and legislation; Watershed--Protection

Record #:

33347

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In 1983 the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development launched a new program called Stream Watch. The program aims to encourage citizens’ awareness of watersheds and water resource management, and to establish a partnership among citizens, industries, and state and local governments. Over the past three years, a strong network of diverse groups has been active in the conservation of North Carolina’s major river basins.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 234, Apr 1986, p3 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stream conservation; Watershed--Protection; Environmental education

Record #:

34116

Author(s):

Howells, David H.

Abstract:

State government in North Carolina has been helping localities protect their water supplies since 1888 when Raleigh enacted special legislation for the protection of Walnut Creek watershed. Since then, water treatment technology has improved water purification but more efforts are needed to protect undeveloped watersheds under multiple jurisdictions. This article provides recommendations for legislative and executive actions to watershed protection.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 254, Nov/Dec 1988, p2-3 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water supply; Water--Standards; Water--Purification; Watershed--Protection

Record #:

25276

Author(s):

Abstract:

There are many concerns involving the potential move of Rose Acre Farms to a location withing Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and near the Alligator River, Swan Quarter and Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.

Source:

Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, Fall 2003, p5

Subject(s):

Watersheds; Watershed--Protection

Record #:

34185

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In December, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission adopted minimum rules for classification and protection of surface water supplies, as mandated by the Water Supply Watershed Protection Act passed in 1989. The commission must next reclassify all water supply watersheds in the state, and develop ordinances for local governments.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 267, Jan/Feb 1991, p1-4 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water supply--Laws and legislation; Watershed--Protection

Record #:

33493

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Legislation was introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly to establish a commission to study the issue of watershed protection standards. The bill was prompted by concerns among Raleigh city officials about pollution threats to Falls Lake, the main source of drinking water for Raleigh and much of Wake County. The proposed commission would investigate the need for watershed development standards beyond a local basis.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 245, Aug 1987, p2 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Watersheds--Laws and legislation; Watershed--Protection; Water--Standards; Falls Lake

Record #:

28237

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Hog lagoons or cesspools are the disposal method of waste in the hog industry. However, after 2005, there were no supposed to be any more lagoons in use in the state. The lagoons contaminate groundwater and nearby watersheds and Governor Easely made a deal with industry to do away with the lagoons for a better environmentally and economically feasible method. To date, there has not been an agreed-upon economically feasible method, but some are hoping that research will produce one soon.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 14, April 2007, p23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hog industry; Environmental protection; Water supply; Groundwater--Pollution; Watershed--Protection

Record #:

34315

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In August, President Clinton designated Wilson Creek in Avery and Caldwell counties as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The goal of this designation is to preserve the character of the river, including its free-flowing state. Wilson Creek has been called a whitewater boater’s dream and premier paddling destination.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 325, Sept/Oct 2000, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rivers--Classification; Rivers--Recreational use; Watershed--Protection