A Pilot Study for Managing Multiple Use in the State's Public Trust Waters
This report uses Carteret County as a case study for developing a model water use plan. It begins with a description of current laws and regulations that affect the resources and uses of Carteret County's public trust waters. A model water use plan is then developed through (1) an analysis of the county's key growth and water use indicators, (2) an analysis of policies regarding the use of the county's public trust waters, and (3) the development of a classification scheme for water use. The report describes options for implementation of the model water use plan.
Descriptions of Related Government Programs, Agencies, and Entities
This document provides a comprehensive description of existing programs and organizations associated with management and stewardship of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system. It describes the existing federal, state, and local management structure governing the A/P region and includes organizations and programs that have the most direct bearing on management and stewardship of the natural resources in the region.
Environmental Management Program for the Southeastern Virginia Portion of the APES Watershed
This project will result in the development of an Environmental Management Program for the Virginia portion of the APES watershed. It will be responsive to the specific needs and situations of Virginia localities while serving as a model for development of a coordinated approach by local governments to management of shared resources. By evaluating the applicability of those evolving Chesapeake Bay management approaches that require local government implementation to the Albemarle Basin, it should expand the range of options available for North Carolina environmental management programs. It will further enhance interstate coordination of management efforts.
Environmental Management Strategies: Comparative Analysis and Selected Case Studies
An overview survey of over 70 environmental programs around the world - coastal and inland, marine, estuarine, and fresh water; and state, regional, and federal - was conducted and the results summarized. From the extensive list, 19 programs were selected for a more in-depth review and analysis for potential applicability to the development of the APES management plan and implementation strategies. Information was gathered on the mandate, organizational structure, staffing, budget, and public involvement associated with each program. Strengths and weaknesses were analyzed. Detailed recommendations regarding mandates, organization, and public involvement necessary for successful implementation are presented in the final report.
Evaluation of State Environmental Management and Resource Protection Programs in the Albemarle-Pamlico Region
Seventeen individual programs in nine "program areas" were analyzed from the perspective of implementation. The nine program areas were: (1) NPDES controls; (2) on- site treatment systems; (3) large systems using subsurface disposal or land application; (4) urban stormwater regulations; (5) agricultural controls; (6) erosion and sedimentation controls; (7) marina siting and marine waste disposal; (8) critical aquatic habitat protection; and (9) wetlands protection. Considered in the analysis were measures of (1) tractability of the problem; (2) clarity of the program objectives; (3) technical integrity of the program; (4) adequacy of staff and resources; (5) adequacy of incentives and sanctions; (6) accessibility to supportive constituencies; (7) adequacy of training and technical assistance; and (8) commitment of the implementing agency. Findings, key issues of concern, and recommendations for each program are supplied. In general, under- staffing and inadequate enforcement exist. The report recommends increasing the use of basin-wide or watershed-wide planning, and the imposition of permit fees and taxes.
Existing Management Programs
This document classifies federal and state legislation according to the environmental problems they address. Included is legislation enacted to address specific environmental problems and legislation enacted to affect general land use. The document describes briefly the legislation itself and includes a description of various tools and techniques available to local jurisdictions for managing development. While a wide variety of tools, techniques, and authority exists, a lack of coordination and insufficient support causes the current management system to suffer.
Federal Consistency Review for the A/P Study
This report discusses several options for the A/P Study to meet the Section 320(b)7 requirements of the Clean Water Act for a viable process of federal consistency review. Two options are dismissed as impractical or ineffective. Two options received detailed consideration. The State Clearinghouse review process is analyzed, but it alone would not allow the A/P Management Conference to put a stop to inconsistent Federal projects. The recommended strategy would integrate A/P federal consistency with the NC Division of Coastal Management Plan to DCM for adoption under the NC Coastal Management Program. DCM would then be responsible for determining federal consistency.
Management Strategies for A/P Study Area Sub-basins with Applications to Key Planning Issues
This research led to the development of Geographic Information System (GIS) data integration and management recommendations for major sub-basins of the A/P Estuarine Study Area. Four tasks were completed and in each case, GIS data layers were extensively used. The tasks were (1) preparation of watershed management profiles showing pollutants, sources, land use, nutrient budgets, etc., for each sub-basin; (2) development of recommendations for enhanced targeting of agricultural best management practices; (3) development and analysis of future scenarios of changes in land use, population, pollutant loadings, etc.; and (4) assessment of critical areas at risk due to pollution. These results will aid in assessing the relative severity of regional pollution concerns or sensitivities within the A/P Study Area, and in targeting resources to address pollution issues more effectively. As a result of Research Triangle Institute's efforts to develop a tool for accessing data/information related to both known and potential sources of pollution to surface waters in the A/P Study Area, the second report of this project will aid in the ongoing process of developing comprehensive, integrated strategies for providing better stewardship for these ecological resources. The database developed for this project was designed to (1) provide a central point for accessing diverse information related to point and nonpoint sources of pollution in the APES area; (2) integrate data sources based on different units of data capture to create a database based on hydrologic units; and (3) serve as a potential model for a PC platform for managing point and nonpoint source related information, within the framework of interagency system development.
Public Forum on Management Needs
A series of three meetings were held in Plymouth and New Bern, NC from October 1989 to January 1990. At the first meeting citizens voiced their concerns about estuarine degradation from sewage disposal and inadequate monitoring and enforcement. At the second meeting, the results of the first were shared with local officials, resource managers, and interest groups. At the final meeting, citizens were asked to make recommendations regarding regulations, monitoring, enforcement, land use planning, public education, and citizen action. The recommendations were finalized in a report presented to the Coastal Resources Commission, Environmental Management Commission, local governments, and interested organizations.
Southeastern Virginia; Institutional Enhancement, Public Involvement, and Information Exchange
This 1989-1990 annual report encourages and facilitates public participation, information exchange, and technical evaluation in southeastern Virginia. The Hampton Roads Planning Commission facilitates these endeavors, increasing coordination and cooperation within Virginia and between Virginia and North Carolina. Media used to include the Hampton Roads Planning Commission quarterly publications, workshops for local government officials, a local government advisory committee, and others.
State and Federal Interrelated Programs to the A/P Study
This report is a compilation of abstracts of five Federal and seven State programs that are relevant to, or could influence, the A/P study. The Federal agencies considered are U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Service, U.S. Soil Conservation Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The state agencies considered are North Carolina's Department of Agriculture, Division of Coastal Management, Division of Environmental Management, Division of Marine Fisheries, Division of Soil and Water Conservation and Wildlife Resources Commission, and Virginia's Council on the Environment. The report was prepared in conjunction with a workshop held on September 13, 1989, and is intended to serve as a foundation for discussion and to foster better interagency communication.
Watershed Planning in the A/P Estuarine Systems: Report 7 - Geographic Targeting for Nonpoint Sources Programs
Research Triangle Institute coordinated an effort of agency staff and researchers to develop recommendations for target nutrient reductions for major estuaries and sounds in the A/P study area. This effort focused on (1) reviewing the rationale for existing Division of Environmental Management targets and the success of management efforts in achieving these targets; (2) summarizing the water quality status of these water bodies in consideration of existing water quality standards; and (3) reviewing approaches developed by the Chesapeake Bay Program and other National Estuary Programs. The result is a concise report directed at water quality managers and administrators focusing on short term recommendations for enhancing basinwide nutrient reduction strategies, and long term recommendations for research priorities. |
