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Home My WebLink AboutApp6_Broad_03Appendices Appendix VI Broad River Basin Nonpoint Source Program Description and Contacts A-VI-1 Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Program Description The North Carolina Nonpoint Source Management Program consists of a broad framework of federal, state, and local resource and land management agencies. More than 2,000 individuals administer programs that are directly related to nonpoint source pollution management within the state. A range of responsibilities have been delegated to county or municipal programs including the authority to inspect and permit land clearing projects or septic system performance. In the field of agriculture, a well established network of state and federal agricultural conservationists provide technical assistance and program support to individual farmers. Staff in the DWQ Water Quality Section’s Planning Branch lead the Nonpoint Source Management Program, working with various agencies to insure that program goals are incorporated into individual agencies’ management plans. The goals include: 1. Coordinate implementation of state and federal initiatives addressing watershed protection and restoration. 2. Continue to target geographic areas and waterbodies for protection based upon best available information. 3. Strengthen and improve existing nonpoint source management programs. 4. Develop new programs that control nonpoint sources of pollution not addressed by existing programs. 5. Integrate the NPS Program with other state programs and management studies (e.g., Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program). 6. Monitor the effectiveness of BMPs and management strategies, both for surface water and groundwater quality. Coordination between state agencies is achieved through reports in the North Carolina Nonpoint Source Management Program Update. Reports are intended to keep the program document current and develop a comprehensive assessment identifying the needs of each agency to meet the state nonpoint source program goals. Annual reports are developed to describe individual program priorities, accomplishments, significant challenges, issues yet to be addressed, and resource needs. A copy of the latest Annual Report is available online at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/nps_mp.htm. The nature of nonpoint source pollution is such that involvement at the local level is imperative. Basinwide water quality plans identify watersheds that are impaired by nonpoint sources of pollution. Identification, status reports and recommendations are intended to provide the best available information to local groups and agencies interested in improving water quality. The plans also make available information regarding federal, state and local water quality initiatives aimed at reducing or preventing nonpoint source pollution. The following table is a comprehensive guide to contacts within the state’s Nonpoint Source Management Program. For more information, contact Alan Clark at (919) 733-5083, ext. 570. Most employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, including Division of Water Quality, Division of Land Resources and Division of Forest Resources, can be reached by email using the following formula: firstname.lastname@ncmail.net. A-VI-2 Agriculture USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Part of the US Department of Agriculture, formerly the Soil Conservation Service. Technical specialists certify waste management plans for animal operations; provide certification training for swine waste applicators; work with landowners on private lands to conserve natural resources, helping farmers and ranchers develop conservation systems unique to their land and needs; administer several federal agricultural cost share and incentive programs; provide assistance to rural and urban communities to reduce erosion, conserve and protect water, and solve other resource problems; conduct soil surveys; offer planning assistance for local landowners to install best management practices; and offer farmers technical assistance on wetlands identification. Area 1 Conservationists Alan Walker Perry Wilkerson 828-456-6341 ext. 5 589 Racoon Road, Suite 246, Waynesville NC 28786 awalker@nc.usda.gov or pwilkerson@nc.usda.gov County District Conservationist Phone Address *Buncombe Victor L. McIntyre 828-251-4908 ext. 4790 155 Hilliard Avenue, Suite 204, Asheville NC 28801 imcintyre@nc.usda.gov Cleveland P. Benjamin Robinson, Jr.704-471-0235 ext. 3 844 Wallace Grove Road, Shelby NC 28150 brobinson@nc.usda.gov *Gaston Shawn E. Smith 704-922-3956 ext. 3 1303 Cherryville Highway, Dallas NC 28034 ssmith@nc.usda.gov Henderson Robert V. Carter Jr. 252-693-1406 ext. 3 999 High Country Lane, Hendersonville NC 28792 bcarter@nc.usda.gov *Lincoln Elton M. Barber 704-736-8501 Lincoln County Citizens Center, 115 Main Street, Lincolnton NC 28092 ebarber@nc.usda.gov McDowell Albert D. Moore 828-652-4434 15 North Garden Street, Room 220, County Administration Annex, Marion NC 28752 amoore@nc.usda.gov Polk Gerald C. Harbinson 828-894-8823 Post Office Box 236, Columbus NC 28722 gharbinson@nc.usda.gov Rutherford Albert D. Moore 828-247-4220 ext. 3 121 Laurel Drive, Rutherfordton NC 28139 amoore@nc.usda.gov Mountain Valleys RC&D Sally Stokes 828-252-5553 94 Coxe Avenue, Asheville NC 28801 Soil and Water Conservation Districts: Boards and staff under the administration of the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SWCC). Districts are responsible for: administering the Agricultural Cost Share Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control at the county level; identifying areas needing soil and/or water conservation treatment; allocating cost share resources; signing cost share contracts with landowners; providing technical assistance for the planning and implementation of BMPs; and encouraging the use of appropriate BMPs to protect water quality. For detail information, please visit the website of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation at http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC/files/do.htm. County Board Chairman Phone Address Buncombe Barbara Clough 828-251-4906 155 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville NC 28801 Cleveland Roy D. Dedmon 704-471-0235 844 Wallace Grove Road, Shelby NC 28150 *Gaston William N. Craig 704-922-3956 1303 Cherryville Highway, Dallas NC 28034 Henderson Andrew Brannon 828-697-4949 999 High Country Lane, Hendersonville NC 28792-9313 Lincoln Tommy Hauser 704-736-8501 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton NC 28092 McDowell C.A. Buckner 828-652-4434 15 North Garden Street, Marion NC 28752 Polk Richard Smith 828-894-8823 Post Office Box 236, Columbus NC 28722 Rutherford James Hollifield 828-287-4817 121 Laurel Drive, Rutherfordton NC 28139 A-VI-3 Agriculture (con’t) Division of Soil and Water Conservation: State agency that administers the Agricultural Cost Share Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (ACSP). Allocates ACSP funds to the Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and provides administrative and technical assistance related to soil science and engineering. Distributes Wetlands Inventory maps for a small fee. Central Office David B. Williams 919-715-6103 Archdale Building, 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh NC 27626 Area 1, Asheville Davis Ferguson 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville NC 28801 Area 8, Mooresville Ralston James 704-663-1699 PO Box 950, Mooresville NC 28115 NCDA Regional Agronomists: The NC Department of Agriculture technical specialists: certify waste management plans for animal operations; provide certification training for swine waste applicators; track, monitor and account for use of nutrients on agricultural lands; operate the state Pesticide Disposal Program; and enforce the state pesticide handling and application laws with farmers. Central Office Dr. Donald Eaddy 919-733-7125 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Region 12 Lynn Howard 828-313-9982 5903 Ellenwood Road, Granite Falls NC 28630 Education NC Cooperative Extension Service: Provides practical, research-based information and programs to help individuals, families, farms, businesses and communities. County Contact Person Phone Address Buncombe Kenneth R. Reeves 828-255-5522 Post Office Box 7667, Asheville NC 28802 or 94 Coxe Avenue, Asheville NC 28801 kenneth_reeves@ncsu.edu Cleveland Greg B. Traywick 704-482-4365 130 Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby NC 28904 greg_traywick@clevelan.ces.ncsu.edu *Gaston Martha Burris 704-922-0301 Post Office Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 or 1303 Cherryville Highway NC 279, Dallas NC 28034 martha_burris@ncsu.edu Henderson Joy Staton 828-697-4891 740 Glover Street, Hendersonville NC 28792-4470 joy_staton@ncsu.edu Lincoln Kevin D. Starr 704-736-8452 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton NC 28092 kevin_starr@ncsu.edu McDowell Daniel B. Smith 828-652-7121 60 East Court Street, County Administration Building, Marion NC 28752 daniel_smith@ncsu.edu Polk John H. Vining 704-894-8218 Post Office Box 187, Columbus NC 28722 or Courthouse Annex Corner of Gibson and Ward Streets, Columbus NC 28722 john_vining@ncsu.edu Rutherford Darrell L. Conley 704-287-6010 Post Office Box 272, Rutherfordton NC 28139 or 193 Callahan-Koon Road, Rutherfordton NC 28139 darrell_conley@ncsu.edu A-VI-4 Forestry Division of Forest Resources: Develop, protect and manage the multiple resources of North Carolina’s forests through professional stewardship, enhancing the quality of our citizens while ensuring the continuity of these vital resources. Water Quality Forester District 1 (Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Polk and Rutherford counties) Keith Jenkins, District Forester 828-667-5211 220 Sardis Road, Asheville NC 28806 pat.fuhr@ncmail.net Water Quality Forester District 12 (Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties) Howard Williams, District Forester 704-827-7576 1933 Mountain Island Highway, Mount Holly NC 28120 D12opsrm@ncmail.net Central Office Bill Swartley 919-733-2162 1616 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1616 Construction/Mining * DENR Division of Land Resources: Administers the NC Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program for construction and mining operations. Conducts land surveys and studies, produces maps, and protects the state’s land and mineral resources. Central Office Mel Nevills 919-733-4574 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1621 Asheville Region Richard Phillips 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville NC 28801 Mooresville Region Zahid Khan 704-663-1699 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 Local Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinances: Several local governments in the basin have qualified to administer their own erosion and sedimentation control ordinances for construction. Buncombe County Michael A. Brookshire 828-250-4848 Department of Planning and Development, 46 Valley Street, Asheville NC 28801 brooksm@co.buncombe.nc.us General Water Quality * DWQ Water Quality Section: Coordinate the numerous nonpoint source programs carried out by many agencies; coordinate the French Broad and Neuse River Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategies; administer the Section 319 grants program statewide; conduct stormwater permitting; model water quality; conduct water quality monitoring; perform wetlands permitting; conduct animal operation permitting and enforcement; and conduct water quality classifications and standards activities. NPS Planning Alan Clark 919-733-5083 ext. 570 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Urban Stormwater Bradley Bennett 919-733-5083 ext. 525 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Modeling Michelle Woolfolk 919-733-5083 ext. 505 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Monitoring Jimmie Overton 919-733-9960 ext. 204 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1621 Wetlands John Dorney 919-733-1786 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1621 Animal Operations Dennis Ramsey 919-733-5083 ext. 528 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Classifications/Standards Jeff Manning 919-733-5083 ext. 579 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 A-VI-5 General Water Quality (con’t) * DWQ Regional Offices: Conduct permitting and enforcement field work on point sources, stormwater, wetlands and animal operations; conduct enforcement on water quality violations of any kind; and perform ambient water quality monitoring. Asheville Region Forrest Westall 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville NC 28801 or Courier # 12-59-01 Mooresville Region Rex Gleason 704-663-1699 ext. 204 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 or Courier # 09-08-06 Wildlife Resources Commission: To manage, restore, develop, cultivate, conserve, protect and regulate the wildlife resources of the state; and to administer the laws enacted by the General Assembly relating to game, game and non-game freshwater fishes, and other wildlife resources in a sound, constructive, comprehensive, continuing and economical manner. Central Office Shannon Deaton 919-733-3633 ext. 283 512 North Salisbury Street or 1721 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1721 deatonsl@mail.wildlife.state.nc.us US Army Corps of Engineers: Responsible for: investigating, developing and maintaining the nation’s water and related environmental resources; constructing and operating projects for navigation, flood control, major drainage, shore and beach restoration and protection; hydropower development; water supply; water quality control; fish and wildlife conservation and enhancement, and outdoor recreation; responding to emergency relief activities directed by other federal agencies; and administering laws for the protection and preservation of navigable waters, emergency flood control and shore protection. Responsible for wetlands and 404 Federal Permits. Ask for the project manager covering your county. Asheville Regional Office Scott McClendon, Chief 828-271-7980 ext. 3 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville NC 28801 * DWQ Groundwater Section: Groundwater classifications and standards; enforcement of groundwater quality protection standards and cleanup requirements; review of permits for wastes discharged to groundwater; issuance of well construction permits; underground injection control; administration of the underground storage tank (UST) program (including the UST Trust Funds); well head protection program development; and ambient groundwater monitoring. Central Office Carl Bailey 919-733-3221 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh NC 27604 or 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1636 Asheville Region Landon Davidson 828-251-6208 ext. 301 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville NC 28801 or Courier # 12-59-01 Mooresville Region Matt Heller 704-663-1699 ext. 202 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 or Courier # 08-09-06 Solid Waste * DENR Division of Waste Management: Management of solid waste in a way that protects public health and the environment. The Division includes three sections and one program – Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and the Resident Inspectors Program. Central Office Brad Atkinson 919-733-0692 401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150, Raleigh NC 27605 A-VI-6 On-Site Wastewater Treatment Division of Environmental Health and County Health Departments: Safeguard life, promote human health, and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education, and above all, dedication to the public trust. Services include: • Training of and delegation of authority to local environmental health specialists concerning on-site wastewater. • Engineering review of plans and specifications for wastewater systems 3,000 gallons or larger and industrial process wastewater systems designed to discharge below the ground surface. • Technical assistance to local health departments, other state agencies, and industry on soil suitability and other site considerations for on- site wastewater systems. Central Office Steve Steinbeck 919-570-6746 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh NC 27604 Asheville Region Terrell Jones 828-251-6784 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville NC 28801 or Courier # 12-59-01 Mooresville Region Bret Setzer 704-663-1699 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 County Primary Contact Phone Address Buncombe George F. Bond, Health Director 828-250-5203 35 Woodfin Place, Asheville NC 28801 bondg@co.buncombe.nc.us Cleveland Dense Stallings, Health Director 704-484-5130 315 East Grover Street, Shelby NC 28150 denese.stallings@healthnt1.co.cleveland.nc.us *Gaston Bruce Parsons, Health Director 704-853-5262 991 West Hudson Boulevard, Gastonia NC 28052 ncs0851@interpath.com Henderson Tom Bridges, Health Director 704-692-4228 1347 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville NC 28792 tbridges@henderson.lib.nc.us Lincoln Margaret B. Dollar 704-736-8634 151 Sigmon Road, Lincolnton NC 28092-8643 mdollar@vnet.net McDowell Joyce Sluder, Interim Health Director 828-652-6811 140 Spaulding Road, Marion NC 28752 rpmadm@blueridge.net Polk Joyce Sluder, Interim Health Director 828-894-8271 161 Walker Street, Columbus NC 28722 rpmadm@blueridge.net Rutherford Joyce Sluder, Interim Health Director 828-287-6101 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale NC 28160 rpmadm@blueridge.net * Note: Less than 7% of Buncombe, Gaston and Lincoln counties is in the basin. • Most employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, including Division of Water Quality, Division of Land Resources and Division of Forest Resources, can be reached by email using the following formula: firstname.lastname@ncmail.net. • DENR Asheville Regional Office covers the following counties: Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford. • DENR Mooresville Regional Office covers the following counties: Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln.