Water Column
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The water column is the link between all other fish habitat types and can be found in nearly every body of water.
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The Raleigh Regional Office has relocated to 4407 Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh effective 9/1.
Our mailing address (1628 Mail Service Center) and phone numbers will remain the same.
Effective October 1, 2026:
The NC Environmental Education Program will transition from NCDEQ to Catawba College’s Center for the Environment. Visit the program website for more information.