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
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
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