Appendix VI

Appendix VI

Catawba River Basin
Nonpoint Source Program
Description and Contacts

Appendices

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 [phone], ext. 570.
Most employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, including the
Division of Water Quality, Division of Land Resources and Division of Forest Resources, can be
reached by email using the following formula: [e-mail].
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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 Conserv. Carol S. Litchfield 828-456-6341 589 Raccoon Road, Suite 246, Waynesville 28786-3217
Area 2 Conserv. Mike Sugg 704-637-2400 530 West Innes Street, Salisbury 28144

County Contact Person Phone Address
Alexander James Propst 828-632-2708 Box 10, Taylorsville 28681
Avery David Tucker 828-264-3857 971 West King Street, Boone 28607
Burke Russell Lyday 828-439-9727 130 Ammons Drive, Suite 3, Morganton 28655
Caldwell Russell Lyday 828-439-9727 130 Ammons Drive, Suite 3, Morganton 28655
Catawba Richard Grant 828-464-1382 1175 Sourth Brady Avenue, Newton 28658
Gaston Shawn Smith 704-922-3956 1303 Cherryville Hwy, Dallas 28034
Iredell James Summers 704-873-6761 Ag. Resource Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville 28677
Lincoln Elton Barber 704-736-8501 115 Main Street, Lincolnton 28092
McDowell Albert Moore 828-287-4220 121 Laurel Drive, Rutherfordton 28139-2952
Mecklenburg Matthew Kinane 704-792-0400 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord 28027
Union Mark Ferguson 704-289-3212 604 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe 28112
Soil & 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.
County Board Chairman Phone Address
Alexander Larry Payne 828-632-2708 255 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville 28681
Avery Edward Storey 828-733-2291 PO Box 190, Newland 28657
Burke Don Abernethy 828-439-9727 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton 28655
Caldwell Boyd Wilson 828-758-1111 120 Hospital Avenue NE, Suite #2, Lenoir 28645
Catawba Charles Wike 828-464-1382 PO Box 389, Newton 28658
Gaston William Craig 704-922-3956 1303 Cherryville Hwy, Dallas 28034
Iredell Wade Carrigan 704-873-6761 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville 28677-2942
Lincoln Blair Goodson 704-736-8501 115 Main Street, Citizen Center, Lincolnton 28092
McDowell C. A. Buckner 828-652-4434 15 North Garden Street, Marion 28752
Mecklenburg Owen Furuseth 704-336-6265 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte 28202
Union Warren Case 704-289-3212 604 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe 28112
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 Williams 919-715-6103 5th Floor Archdale Bldg, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh 27626
Asheville* David Ferguson 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville 28801
Mooresville** Ralston James 704-663-1699 919 North Main Street, Mooresville 28115
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Agriculture (con’t)
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 Richard Reich 919-733-2655 1040 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1040
Region 12 Lynn Howard 828-313-9982 604 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson 28638
Region 14 Steven Dillon 704-742-9933 242 at East Acres Farm Road, Ellenboro 28040
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
Alexander Lenny Rogers 828-632-4451 621 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville 28681
Avery Michael Pitman 828-733-8270 PO Box 280, Newland 28657
Burke Spring Williams 828-439-4460 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton 28655
Caldwell Allen Caldwell 828-757-1290 120 Hospital Avenue NE , Suite 1, Lenoir 28645
Catawba Fred Miller 828-465-8240 1175 South Brady Avenue, Newton 28658
Gaston David Fogarty 704-922-0301 PO Box 1578, Gastonia 28053
Iredell Kenneth Vaughn 704-873-0507 PO Box 311, Statesville 28677
Lincoln Kevin Starr 704-736-8458 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton 28092
McDowell Daniel Smith 828-652-7121 10 East Court Street, Marion 28752
Mecklenburg Deborah Myatt 704-336-2561 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte 28202
Union Jerry Simpson 704-283-3801 500 North Main Street, Room 506, Monroe 28112
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.
Districts 12 Howard Williams 704-827-7576 1933 Mountain Island Hwy, Mount Holly 28120
Central Office Moreland Gueth 919-733-2162 1616 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 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 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh 27626
Asheville* Richard Phillips 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville 28801
Mooresville** Doug Miller 704-663-6040 919 North Main Street, Mooresville 28115
Local Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinances:
Several local governments in the basin have qualified to administer their own erosion and sedimentation control ordinances.
Avery County Tommy Burelson 828-733-8204 PO Box 596, Newland 28657
Cabarrus County Tony Johnson 704-920-2835 ext. 2835 PO Box 707, Concord 28026
Mecklenburg County Kia Whittlesey 704-336-7783 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte 28202
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General Water Quality
DWQ Water Quality Section:
Coordinate the numerous nonpoint source programs carried out by many agencies; 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 x570 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1617
Urban Stormwater Bradley Bennett 919-733-5083 x525 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1617
Modelling Michelle Woolfolk 919-733-5083 x505 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1617
Monitoring Jimmie Overton 919-733-9960 x204 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1621
Wetlands John Dorney 919-733-1786 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1621
Animal Operations Kim Colson 919-733-5083 x540 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1617
Classifications/Standards Tom Reeder 919-733-5083 x557 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1617
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 28801
Mooresville Region** Rex Gleason 704-663-1699 919 North Main Street, Mooresville 28115
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 Frank McBride 919-733-7123 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh 27604
Central Office David Cobb 919-733-7291 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh 27604
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.
Asheville Field Office Steve Chapin 828-271-4014 151 Patton Avenue, Room 143, Asheville 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 PO Box 29578, Raleigh 27626-0578
Asheville* Landon Davidson 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville 28801
Mooresville** Andrew Pitner 704-663-1699 919 North Main Street, Mooresville 28115

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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 27605
Asheville* Jesse Wells 828-251-6208 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville 28801
Mooresville** Robert Krebs 704-663-1699 919 North Main Street, Mooresville 28115
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 Barbara Grimes 919-715-0141 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh 27604
Asheville* Joe Lynn 828-397-5152 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville 28801

County Primary Contact Phone Address
Alexander Doug Ferguson 828-632-9704 322 First Avenue, SW, Taylorsville 28681
Avery Thomas Singleton 828-733-6031 PO Box 325, Newland 28657
Burke David Rust, Jr. 828-438-5430 200 Avery Avenue, Morganton 28655
Caldwell Douglas Urland 828-426-8579 1966-B Morganton Boulevard SW, Lenoir 28645
Catawba Barry Blick 828-695-5800 3070 11th Avenue SE, Hickory 28602
Gaston Coleen Bridger 704-853-5262 991 West Hudson Boulevard, Gastonia 28052
Iredell Raymond Rabe 704-878-5303 318 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville 28625
Lincoln Margaret Dollar 704-736-8634 151 Sigmon Road, Lincolnton 28092
McDowell Joyce Sluder 828-652-6811 140 Spaulding Road, Marion 28752
Mecklenburg Peter Safer 704-336-3100 249 Billingsley Road, Charlotte 28211
Union Lorey White, Jr. 704-296-4800 1224 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe 28110

• DENR Regional Offices involved
* Asheville Region Office covers the following counties:
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell,
Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey.

** Mooresville Region Office covers the following counties:
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union.

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