Topics Related to Water Resources

 

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

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.

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

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 (+ 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 (+ 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

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an online public input meeting on December 14 on the development of the new Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Members of the public may participate online or by phone.

November 23, 2021

TO:             DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:        Paul Wojoski, N.C. Division of Water Resources, 401 and Buffer Permitting Branch

RE:             Clarification of USGS National Map and Clarification of “necessary infrastructure” as cited in the Goose Creek (15A NCAC 02B .0607), Neuse (15A NCAC 02B .0714), Randleman (15A NCAC 02B .0724) and Tar-Pamlico (15A NCAC 02B .0734) Buffer Rules

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an online public input meeting on December 14 on the development of the new Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Members of the public may participate online or by phone.