Basin Planning Branch

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The Basin Planning Branch (BPB) is in the Division of Water Resources' (DWR) Water Planning Section.  BPB develops and maintains comprehensive basinwide plans for each of the state’s 17 river basins. The plans include recommendations approved by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) to ensure that the waters of the state are being protected. 

Click on a river basin on the map below for basin information and reports. 

What's New

• The 2024 Broad River Basinwide Water Resources Management Plan (basin plan) was approved by the Environmental Management Commission in March, 2025.   
• The 2022-2024 Biennial Report on the Progress in Developing and Implementing Basinwide Water Resources Management Plans was approved by the Environmental Management Commission in September, 2024.
• Basin planners are continuing to work on the fourth update to the Cape Fear River basin plan. More information can be found on the Cape Fear River basin's webpage.

For more information, click the links below

• Basinwide Water Quality Plan Archives
• Basin Water Resources Plan Archives
• Statewide Interactive Map
• Ecological Flow Planning & Science Advisory Board
• Instream Flow Program
• Watershed Restoration Program (URW)
• River Basin Advisory Commissions

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to the Basin Planning Branch email list to receive information regarding public comment periods and public meetings related to ALL Basin Water Resources' Plans development. Public participation in the development of these plans is encouraged.  

You may also access the DEQ News webpage to search for public notices & hearings, press releases, and upcoming events.