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Stringent Stormwater Controls Aimed at Protecting Shellfish Waters

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33189
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Abstract:
Recent permit requests for North Carolina coastal residential development, mostly duplexes and condominiums, have heightened conflicts between developers and shellfish producers. Rainfall runoff from high-density urban and resort developments can impact the quality and quantity of stormwater and frequently results in pollution of shellfish waters.