Heather Jacobs explains that while there are rules against removing vegetation from the shorelines, there are several problems with these rules. She also explains solutions to the gaps in the rules and what people at home can do to help.
Since PCS Phosphate began to try and get a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps Engineers, there have been many changes to the conditions of this permit. Heather Jacobs explains the latest conditions.
Matt Little describes all the potential waterfowl one can see in and around the Pamlico-Tar River. These species are available for the waterfowl hunter or watcher.
Flounder are prized as both a food and as a catch for fishermen. Flounder can be very tricky to catch as they are typically very cautious and timid when it comes to taking bait.
Bill Hunneke discusses all the events the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has planned for the spring of 2008 including Kayakalon, Rendezvous for the River, and the River Jam music festival.
While rains have decreased the drought alert for North Carolina there are still many ideas for water conservation. There are many ideas that have been proposed by the governor, but managing water resources wisely remains the best way to conserve water.
Paul Ferguson explains the importance of paddling whether it is in a canoe or kayak. He also gives a description of various places in the Tar Pamlico River Basin to go paddling.
With drought still hanging heavily over communities along the Tar River, it is imperative that the people there employ water conservation methods such as rain harvesting.
Paul Ferguson explains the intricacies of canoe camping. He goes into detail about how to find campsites along the river, rules that accompany camping and how to plan the trip ahead of time.
Finger mullet refers to young mullets of any species that are around or under 6 inches. These mullet make excellent cut bait for catching speckled trout, red drum, and southern flounder.
With a projected population increase in North Carolina comes a projected increase in development. This development should consider taking up several of the Low Impact Development ideas to prevent nonpoint pollution through stormwater.
Several conservation groups have started an outcry against PCS Phosphate after they attempted to bypass the permitting process so they could begin mining.