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25174
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation is looking to increase the efforts being made by the Division of Environmental Management to eliminate the red sores on fish and crabs in the Tar-Pamlico basin.
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25175
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Libby Anderson describes what the bike ride to celebrate North Carolina River’s Month. The ride started in Washington, went to Aurora, and then back to Washington.
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25176
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Officials are taking a closer look at Rocky Mount’s wastewater treatment facility. While those officials in Rocky Mount are downplaying the amount of pollution coming from the facility, the Division of Environmental Management is cracking down.
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25177
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Pamlico-Tar River Foundation director Dave McNaught discusses why wetlands are such a crucial part of the environment. Wetlands are important not only for the animals living there, but the people in the surrounding areas.
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25178
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There are both pros and cons to the new idea of charging corporations a “discharge tax.” This tax would be an incentive to pollute less, however, could allow corporations to purchase the right to pollute.
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25179
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The events that transpired at the annual meeting for the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation included speakers, presentations, and discussions.
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25180
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There are many problems with the Rocky Mount sewage system. Most of these problems deal with infiltration and inflow and should be remedied soon.
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25181
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The possibility of a hazardous waste incinerator near Oxford has been repeatedly delayed by residents of the area who are strongly against its construction.
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25182
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Several old landfill sites in Beaufort County have been found to be leaking dangerous chemicals into the groundwater. So far the drinking water for residents seems to be untouched.
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10.Survey Shows Public Support for Protecting the Environment by Currents Vol. 10 Issue 1, Fall 1990
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25183
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A survey conducted by the Alemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study shows that people do have a high amount of trust in environmental groups and support the work they do.
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25184
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A recent mussel kill which included the rare Spiny Mussel, has hit Swift Creek and killed about 125 mussels. Tests have not yet shown what caused this kill, however investigators are working on it.
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25185
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There is a petition trying to designate Swift Creek as Outstanding Resources Waters. In addition, there is also a request to give it high Quality Waters status with a provision preventing point source pollution.
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25186
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After a long legal battle, the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has dropped its case against the construction of a marina at Cypress Landing.
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25187
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Texasgulf Chemicals Company has delivered its environmental report for their future mining plans. This report is being reviewed by several organizations including the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation.
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25188
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Penny Brinkley announces the 6th annual Pamlico-Tar River Foundation Oyster Roast. The festivities the event includes as well as merchandise available are all covered.
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