Record #:

34290

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The Neuse River Estuary is a troubled ecological system plagued by algae blooms, fish kills, and the toxic dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria piscicida. Research by the Neuse ModMon Program confirms that it is likely to take many years for the estuary to return to healthy conditions. Stakeholders in the Neuse Basin understand that restoring the estuary is a long-term project and want to communicate to the public about the State’s responsibilities to the Neuse.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 316, Mar/Apr 1999, p1-8, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water quality management--Neuse River

Record #:

34291

Author(s):

Doll, Barbara

Abstract:

In the early 1970s, North Carolina began its fight against excess nutrient pollution, algae blooms and fish kills in the Chowan River. Since then, there have been consistent research and monitoring of the river’s water quality. Today, the Chowan River is a lot healthier and there has been a notable decrease in algal blooms. Long-term efforts in the Neuse River should result in similar success as the Chowan River.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 316, Mar/Apr 1999, p8-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chowan River; Water quality management--Neuse River

Record #:

34292

Author(s):

Weaver, Carl

Abstract:

North Carolina has seventy-four small watershed dams that are an average of thirty-years old. The dams are generally in good condition, but many of them need maintenance and minor repairs which can easily become larger problems if left unattended. Forty-two-percent of the dams have been classified as having a high hazard potential, meaning that, in the event of a breach, there could be significant economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption to lifeline services.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 316, Mar/Apr 1999, p13-14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dams; Dams--Design and construction; Watershed management