Topics Related to Water Resources

Public Notice of Availability of the DRAFT Virginia Creek TMDL

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:

Student Winners Announced in Climate Change Art Contest

 

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

Public Notice of Availability of the DRAFT 2022 303(d) List

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.

Severe Drought Conditions in North Carolina Expand to Over Half the State

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.

Notice of Public Hearing (401 Program)

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

Public Hearing January 20, 2022 (401 Program): 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

Public Hearing January 20, 2022 (401 Program): 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

Public Notice 2021-12-16 & 2021-12-21 (401 Program)

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

Reminder: DEQ holding Public Input Meeting on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits Dec. 14

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.

Public Notice 2021-11-23 (401 Program)

November 23, 2021, 9pm - December 21, 2021, 5pm
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