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25346
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Many people have old prescriptions lying around. These are disposed of according to the current regulation of flushing them. This contaminates the drinking water and the water of marine ecosystems. The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has a recommended solution.
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25349
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Several river cleanups occurred in Greenville, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, and Washington to attempt to win the Riverkeeper Cup. While Washington won the cup, the Tar-Pamlico River is the real winner.
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25342
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Sea level rise is not only caused by environmental factors, but is exacerbated by the actions of man. This could cause a rise of 1-2 meters rather than 1-2 feet.
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25344
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Paul Ferguson relates his adventure paddling down Cedar Creek. He relates the difficulties with blockages on the river as well as the realization of a better path after the trip was completed.
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25348
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The Northern Mummichog makes excellent bait and is easy enough to catch using a used milk jug. In addition it is not recommended that fishermen eat them as they could cause one to develop a larval parasite.
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25347
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Paul Ferguson gives his advice for paddling Tranters Creek. He gives various takeout options and recommendations for paddling in certain sections of the river.
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25343
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The Riverkeeper gives advice on how to maintain a long-term, sustainable water supply. In addition they cover a plan for how to implement the sustainability.
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25345
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The White Perch is a fish that is not hard to catch and will take a variety of baits. It is found in estuaries, rivers, creeks, or marshes and does not require expensive equipment to catch.
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25328
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation and North Carolina Riverkeepers point out the flaws of the current legislation and methods for hog farmers to prevent drainage of waste into the rivers.
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25329
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For those looking to paddle on a river, it is important to check water conditions to know if the water is too high or too low to paddle. The best way is to us the United States Geological Survey and do some math if a location different from the survey marker is needed.
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25327
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Over one hundred advocates for family farm and community health attended a meeting on Concentrated Animal-Feeding Operations. Many people gave speeches and actress Gloria Reuben launched a project.
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25331
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Several conservation agencies are standing behind the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to elevate the pending permit decision for phosphate mining in Beaufort County.
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25330
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Fishing for speckled trout in the colder months like November can be tricky. Peter Boettger gives suggestions on the best way to catch the trout.
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25338
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The Environmental Protection Agency has quietly backed off the permit proposal of PCS Phosphate. With this development, PCS Phosphate will be able to mine around 4,000 acres of wetlands.
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25335
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has received a $10,000 reward from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Community TIEs Awards Program. They are one of three foundations to receive this award and did so because of their research on the Inclusive Watershed Protection initiative.
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