Appendix II Jurisdictions

Appendix II

Local Governments and
Planning Jurisdictions
in the
New River Basin

Appendices

Local Governments and Planning Jurisdictions in the Basin

The New River basin encompasses all or portions of three counties and six municipalities. The
following table provides a listing of these local governments, along with the regional planning
jurisdiction (Council of Governments). Two municipalities are located in more than one major
river basin.

County Region Municipalities
Alleghany D Sparta
Ashe D Jefferson, Lansing, West Jefferson
Watauga D Blowing Rock * ♦, Boone ♦
* Located in more than one county.
♦ Located in more than one major river basin.

Note: Counties adjacent to and sharing a border with a river basin are not included as part of that basin if only a trace amount of
the county (<2 percent) is located in that basin, unless a municipality is located in that county.

Region Name Location
D High Country Council of Governments Boone
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