Topics Related to Water Resources

April 5, 2022, 6pm - 9pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources will hold four public meetings in April on draft Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Three meetings will be in-person and a fourth will be online via Webex. Members of the public are invited to attend and submit comments on the draft permits.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources will hold four public meetings in April on draft Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Three meetings will be in-person and a fourth will be online via Webex. Members of the public are invited to attend and submit comments on the draft permits.
January 31, 2022, 8am - March 4, 2022, 5pm
Draft Virginia Creek TMDL Now Available for Public Comment

The draft TMDL was developed to meet requirements of Section 303(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address fecal coliform impairments. It is subject to approval by EPA.

The Draft TMDL document can be found at:
 

The N.C. Climate Education Network (NCCEN) has selected three winners in a statewide art contest focusing on climate change. More than 60 K-12 students participated creating visual art using 30-year climate graphs and data. The winners are:

Elementary:      Hansithi Teluguntla, Fuller Elementary
January 11, 2022 - February 28, 2022, All day
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has released the draft 2022 North Carolina 303(d) list and is requesting public comment. The draft 303(d) list, listing methodology, and additional information can be accessed on the website. The draft 303(d) list may be modified based on the comments received. The final North Carolina 2022 303(d) list will be posted after EPA approval.
North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category for portions of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the Sandhills, most of the southern coastal plains, and along the entire eastern coastal area.
January 20, 2022, 6pm - 8pm
December 16, 2021 (+ Correction issued December 21. 2021)

TO:            DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:        Jeff Poupart, N.C. Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section

RE:             Public Hearing for 401 Water Quality Certification Application for:
                  Terramor Homes – Westpoint
January 20, 2022, 6pm - 9pm
December 16, 2021

TO:            DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:        Jeff Poupart, N.C. Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section

RE:             Public Hearing for 401 Water Quality Certification Application for:
                  Terramor Homes – Westpoint
January 20, 2022, 6pm - 9pm
December 16, 2021 (+ Correction issued December 21, 2021)

TO:            DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:        Jeff Poupart, N.C. Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section

RE:             Public Hearing for 401 Water Quality Certification Application for:
                  Terramor Homes – Westpoint
December 16, 2021, 5pm - February 21, 2022, 5pm
December 16, 2021 (+ correction issued December 21, 2021)

TO:            DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:        Jeff Poupart, N.C. Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section

RE:             Public Hearing for 401 Water Quality Certification Application for:
                  Terramor Homes – Westpoint