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Please send comments on this DRAFT DOCUMENT to rob.breeding@ncdenr.gov by April 30, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 What is a River Basin Restoration Priority 1 Criteria for Selecting a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW) 2 Neuse River Basin Overview 3 Neuse River Basin Restoration Goals 3 Neuse River Basin TLW Overview 6 Targeted Local Watershed Summary Table 7 Neuse River Basin Target Local Watershed Map 11 Discussion of Neuse River Basin TLWs 12 Information on Watersheds with removed TLW designation 85 References 94 For More Information 95 Definitions 96 This Document was developed by Rob Breeding, Eastern Watershed Planner, NCEEP Cover Photo: Stoney Creek, Wayne County, NC 4
Introduction Little Contentnea Creek headwaters stained with naturally occurring tannins. This document, prepared by the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP), presents a description of Targeted Local Watersheds within the Neuse River Basin. This is an update of the original document developed in 2002 by the NC Wetlands Restoration Program (NC WRP) Neuse River Basin Watershed Restoration Plan 2002. The 2002 plan described 55 Hydrologic Units (14-digit HUs as denoted by the United States Geological Survey) to be targeted for stream, wetland, and riparian buffer restoration and protection, and for watershed planning efforts (i.e., Targeted Local Watersheds or TLWs). Nine have been delisted. In this update, 27 new TLWs have been added as targets for restoration and preservation efforts in the Neuse River Basin. In addition to updating the Neuse River Basin Watershed Restoration Plan 2002, this report complements information found in the Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan (NC DWQ 2009). These two reports provide much of the justification for selection of HUs by detailing water preservation needs in the Neuse River Basin. In past documents, North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) “subbasin” units were used to organize the document and discussion of the selected TLWs. This document, however, uses the US Geological Survey’s (USGS) 8-digit Cataloging Unit in the river basin as the framework for organization and discussion of TLWs. What is a River Basin Restoration Priority EEP develops River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRPs) to guide its mitigation activities within each of North Carolina’s 17 major river basins. The RBRPs designate specific watersheds that exhibit a need for restoration and protection of wetlands, streams and riparian buffers. These priority watersheds, called Targeted Local Watersheds (TLWs), are the USGS delineated 14-digit HUs that receive priority for EEP planning and project funds. The designation may also benefit stakeholders writing watershed improvement proposals for grant funds (e.g., Section 319 or Clean Water Management Trust Fund) by giving added weight to their proposals. North Carolina General Statute 143-214.10 charges EEP to pursue wetland and riparian restoration activities in the context of basin restoration plans, with the goal of protecting and enhancing water quality, fisheries, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and preventing floods. Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities 2010 1
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