French Broad

2011 French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan

The Final French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan - June 2011 was approved by the EMC on July 14, 2011. 

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French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan 2011: Entire Document (43MB)

Plan By Chapter

Water Quality Data & Information By 8-Digit HUC Subbasins

• Chapter 1 – Part of Hydrologic Unit Code – 06010105 – Upper French Broad River Subbasin includes French Broad River, Big Laurel Creek, Cane Creek,Davidson River, Hominy Creek, Little River, Mills River Mud Creek, Sandymush Creek, Spring Creek and Swannanoa River.
• Chapter 2 – Part of Hydrologic Unit Code – 06010106 – Pigeon River Subbasin includes Pigeon River, Cattalochee Creek, East Fork Pigeon River, Jonathans Creek, Richland Creek, and West Fork Pigeon River. 
• Chapter 3 – Part of Hydrologic Unit Code – 06010108 – Nolichucky River Subbasin includes Nolichucky River, North Toe River and Can River. 

General Basinwide Information

• Chapter 4 – Population and Land Cover
• Chapter 5 – Agriculture and Water Quality
• Chapter 6 – Forestry and Water Quality
• Chapter 7 – Water Quantity and Water Quality 
• Chapter 8 – Ecologically Significant Habitats
• Chapter 9 – Current Water Quality Initiatives
• Chapter 10 – Voluntary Incentive Programs

References

Appendices

• Appendix   I - 2010 Use Support Tables
• Appendix  II - 2010 Use Support Methodology
• Appendix III - Ambient Data Sheets
• Appendix IV - Biological Data Sheets
• Appendix  V - Permit Tables
• Appendix VI - Glossary

2005 French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan

Entire Plan

Plan By Chapter

• Table of Content
• Executive Summary
• Introduction

Water Quality Data & Information by Subbasin

• Chapter 1 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-01 
• Chapter 2 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-02
• Chapter 3 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-03
• Chapter 4 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-04
• Chapter 5 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-05
• Chapter 6 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-06
• Chapter 7 - French Broad River Basin Subbasin 04-03-08

General Basin Information

• Chapter 8 - North Carolina Water Quality Standards and Classifications 
• Chapter 9 - Population Growth, Land Cover Changes and Water Quality
• Chapter 10 - Water Quality Stressors 
• Chapter 11 - Agriculture and Water Quality 
• Chapter 12 - Forestry in the French Broad River Basin 
• Chapter 13 - Wastewater and Stormwater Programs
• Chapter 14 - Water Resources
• Chapter 15 - Natural Resources 
• Chapter 16 - Water Quality Initiatives

References

Appendices

• Appendix I - Population and Growth Trends in the French Broad River Basin
• Appendix II - Local Governments and Planning Jurisdictions in the French Broad River Basin
• Appendix III - Land Cover in the French Broad River Basin
• Appendix IV - DWQ Water Quality Monitoring Programs in the French Broad River Basin
• Appendix V - Other Water Quality Data in the French Broad River Basin
• Appendix VI - NPDES Discharges and Individual Stormwater Permits in the French Broad River Basin
• Appendix VII - 303(d) Listing and Reporting Methodology
• Appendix VIII - French Broad River Basin Nonpoint Source Program Description and Contacts
• Appendix IX - French Broad River Basin Workshop Summaries
• Appendix X - Use Support Methodology and Use Support Ratings 
• Appendix XI - Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

2000 French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan

Entire Plan

Plan By Chapter

• Table of Content
• Executive Summary

Section A - General Basinwide Information

• CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Basinwide Water Quality Planning 
• CHAPTER 2: French Broad River Basin Overview 
• CHAPTER 3: Summary of Water Quality Information for the French Broad River Basin 
• CHAPTER 4: Water Quality Issues Related to Multiple Watersheds in the French Broad River Basin

Section B: Water Quality Data and Information by Subbasin

• Chapter 1: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-01 (Includes North and West Fork French Broad Headwaters)
• Chapter 2: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-02 (Includes Mud Creek, Cane Creek, Swannanoa River, Sandymush Creek, and Newfound Creek)
• Chapter 3: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-03 (Includes Mills River and Davidson River)
• Chapter 4: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-04 (Includes Spring Creek, Ivy RIver, Little Ivey and Big Laurel Creek)
• Chapter 5: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-05 (Includes Pigeon River, East and West Fork Pigeon River and Richland, Johathans, Crabtree and Cataloochee Creeks)
• Chapter 6: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-06 (Includes North and South Toe Rivers and Nolichucky River)
• Chapter 7: French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-07 (Includes Cane River and its tributaries)

Section C: Current and Future Water Quality Initiatives

• Chapter 1: Current Water Quality Initiatives
• Chapter 2: Future Water Quality Initiatives

References

Appendices

• APPENDIX I: NPDES Dischargers and Individual Stormwater Permits in the French Broad River Basin
• APPENDIX II: Water Quality Data Collected by DWQ: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling; Fish Community Assessment
• APPENDIX III: Use Support Methodology and Use Support Ratings
• APPENDIX IV: 303(d) Listing and Reporting Methodology
• APPENDIX V: Workshop Summaries
• APPENDIX VI: French Broad River Basin Nonpoint Source Program Description and Contacts
• APPENDIX VII: Glossary

1995 French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan

Entire Plan

Plan By Chapter

• Table of Content
• Executive Summary
• CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Basinwide Water Quality Planning 
• CHAPTER 2: French Broad River Basin General Description 
• CHAPTER 3: Cause of Impairment and Sources of Water Pollution in the French Broad River Basin 
• CHAPTER 4: Water Quality and Use Support Ratings in the French Broad River Basin 
• CHAPTER 5: Existing Point and Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Programs in the Basin
• CHAPTER 6: Water Quality Concerns, Goals, and Recommended Management Strategies for the French Broad Basin
• CHAPTER 7: Future Initiatives

Appendices

• APPENDIX I: Summary of NC's Water Quality Classifications and Standards; Antidegradation Policy; and Outstanding Resource Waters
• APPENDIX II: DEM Water Quality Monitoring Programs: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling; Fisheries Studies; Lake Assessment; Effluent Toxicity Testing
• APPENDIX III: Modeling Information
• APPENDIX IV: Summary of Basinwide Planning Workshop
• APPENDIX V: Use Support Data and Assessment Methodology
• APPENDIX VI: List of Best Management Practices (BMPs) For: Agriculture; Urban Runoff; Erosion and Sediment Control; Onsite Wastewater Disposal; Solid Waste Disposal; Forestry; Mining; and Hydrologic Modification