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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix VAppendices Appendix V White Oak River Basin Workshop Summaries A-V-1 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Morehead City, North Carolina October 23, 2000 Discussion Question 1: WHAT ARE THE MAIN THREATS TO WATER QUALITY IN THE WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN? Group 1 • Stormwater runoff ⇒ agricultural runoff (fertilizer, feces, sediment) ⇒ forestry in coastal zone • Lack of knowledge ⇒ septic tanks in coastal zone ⇒ public official apathy ⇒ sedimentation ⇒ fuel from two-stroke motors • Port Operations ⇒ turbidity ⇒ construction ⇒ marinas (anti-fauna plant, fuel, septic) ⇒ dredging … thawing ⇒ pesticides ⇒ ballast water (ships in port) Group 2 • Agricultural runoff • Lack of enforcement • Growth-related issues ⇒ construction/development (stormwater runoff) ⇒ wetlands loss/development • Storm debris • Trash/debris • Public attitude and education • Oil/fuel from boats • Lack of pumpout facilities Group 3 • Sewage treatment plants • Increased hardened surfaces and population growth • Wetland filling A-V-2 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Morehead City, North Carolina October 23, 2000 • Agricultural runoff ⇒ (i.e., pesticides) • Increased recreational boat traffic, marinas • Marines (Camp Lejeune) • ? Beaver dams ? ⇒ streamflow impediments • Sedimentation • Atmospheric deposition • Beach nourishment • Flooding events • Lack of monitoring/enforcement • Insecticides • Dredging Discussion Question 2: WHAT ARE THE PROBLEM AREAS OR WATERS AND WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR ADDRESSING THESE PROBLEMS/WATERS? Group 1 Waterfront property/subdivisions SA waters The beach Wards Creek – Otway ⇒ gets agricultural runoff/sedimentation ⇒ recreation - proper permitting (developing near ORW) Taylors Creek – Beaufort ⇒ NPDES permit ⇒ sewers, ponies and boats Spooners Creek – Morehead City ⇒ stormwater runoff at marina and adjacent areas ⇒ recreation – buffers, grassy swales Bogue Banks ⇒ impervious surfaces contributing to runoff ⇒ recreation - vegetative buffers ⇒ stormwater holding/treatment area ⇒ exposed septic fields A-V-3 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Morehead City, North Carolina October 23, 2000 ⇒ package plants ⇒ recreation - enforcement ! ⇒ proper sizing of tank and maintenance Group 2 All along Bogue Sound to Swansboro ⇒ requirements for post-construction buffers/control (new development) ⇒ longer time periods required for monitoring ⇒ requirements for existing construction – buffers, runoff control ⇒ reward programs for enticement programs for private homeowners (education) Any waterfront property ⇒ see above recommendations Any areas adjacent to recreational or commercial fishing ⇒ work with fishermen to help educate the public ⇒ make fishermen aware of adjacent recreational areas Group 3 Calico Creek ⇒ better management of sewage waste and more on-site treatment ⇒ overflow retention ponds Taylors Creek ⇒ better management of sewage waste and more on-site treatment ⇒ overflow retention ponds Mouth of White Oak River ⇒ sedimentation problems White Oak River near Maysville ⇒ control of direct discharge Crab Point ⇒ sedimentation problems Bogue Banks ⇒ improve septic systems ⇒ better maintenance and monitoring of package treatment plants Morehead City Port ⇒ monitor ballast water ⇒ monitor fuel waste from refueling operations A-V-4 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Morehead City, North Carolina October 23, 2000 Estuarine shoreline hardening is a problem everywhere ⇒ pass laws to have setbacks for hardened structures ⇒ incentives for vegetated buffers Discussion Question 3: WHAT LOCAL AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEMS? Group 1 Federal/state/local government ($$) Personal responsibility Civic groups/NPOs Big Sweep and volunteer monitoring groups Private company/corporate responsibility Education (inform, stay current, keep pressure on….) Group 2 Local inspectors (municipalities) enforcement of existing laws (>1 acre) problem Creation of new regulations (<1 acre) especially stormwater issues DOT responsible for runoff from their own projects onto neighboring areas (on-site/off- site) Local laboratories/schools outreach with public Group 3 Individuals Riverkeeper Program Crossroads and Coastal Federation – awareness Local government Federal – EPA, etc. State A-V-5 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Jacksonville, North Carolina October 24, 2000 Discussion Question 1: WHAT ARE THE MAIN THREATS TO WATER QUALITY IN THE WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN? Group 1 • Stormwater ⇒ small development ⇒ existing stormwater collection systems ⇒ existing development with no stormwater collection system • Sanitary sewer overflows ⇒ deteriorated/aging collection systems or pump stations • Failing septic systems • Wastewater treatment plants with direct discharge • Build-up of sediment ⇒ prevents flushing ⇒ may require rechannelization of river • Hog lagoons and agricultural practices • Limited education and understanding of basin Group 2 • TBT Boat Paint • Increased impervious surfaces ⇒ parking lots and highways • Stormwater runoff ⇒ erosion ⇒ pet waste ⇒ wild animal waste • Wetland loss • Sewage • Hydrological changes • Garbage/littering • Lack of policy organization ⇒ state involvement ⇒ money $$ • Deforestation A-V-6 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Jacksonville, North Carolina October 24, 2000 Group 3 • Stormwater runoff from development • Failing (older and lower) septic systems • Domestic animals • Marinas • Ten slip dock facilities Discussion Question 2: WHAT ARE THE PROBLEM AREAS OR WATERS AND WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR ADDRESSING THESE PROBLEMS/WATERS? Group 1 • Queens Creek ⇒ closed to shellfish/development issues ⇒ want project similar to Bear Creek ⇒ need detailed assessment of water quality ⇒ source tracking of fecals ⇒ develop strategies based on data • Upper portion of Northeast Creek (north of 24) ⇒ need fecal source assessment ⇒ cooperation between state and county health department to address septic issues ⇒ package plants • White Oak River ⇒ shellfish closures from fecals ⇒ sediment at mouth of river ⇒ study of flow issues ⇒ determine what you want to manage for • Debris removal ⇒ concerns about the workers ⇒ Is there equipment that can be used, but is currently not allowed? ⇒ Local people should be allowed to manage this rather than just federal government and use necessary equipment. ⇒ Funding may need to come from federal (Corps, NRCS) or state government, but more local control on managing problem. • Beavers A-V-7 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Jacksonville, North Carolina October 24, 2000 • Stormwater ⇒ must begin at local level ⇒ issue = Who ? ⇒ planning agencies and staff at local level ⇒ assistance for smaller units of government from state ⇒ guidance and communication from state to local governments ⇒ developers need to be very involved in designing solutions and innovations Group 2 • Upper White Oak River ⇒ storm debris ⇒ flooding ⇒ closing off flow clean up/need funding • The sound itself ⇒ King Mackerel consumption advisory ⇒ mercury ⇒ bioaccumulation closing of fishery when levels get too high regular monitoring public education • Calico Creek ⇒ where Morehead discharges ⇒ f/w blow-out ((~176 lbs/day (NH3) assuming 20 mg/l of discharge) stringent permit/financial input • Open Grounds Farm ⇒ nitrogen ⇒ loading keep them on track/honest encourage planning of buffer zones Group 3 • Newport River ⇒ sedimentation/good or bad? ⇒ beavers ⇒ trawl areas A-V-8 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Jacksonville, North Carolina October 24, 2000 • Freeman Creek ⇒ work with Camp Lejeune ⇒ CH2M Hill Study ⇒ dredging • White Oak and tributary blockage ⇒ clean out from hurricanes ⇒ problem with no organized maintenance • Consistency in: ⇒ enforcement ⇒ buffers ⇒ across the board for NP source pollution Discussion Question 3: WHAT LOCAL AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEMS? Group 1 • Developers • Local engineers • Commercial fisheries • Farmers • Silviculture • Everybody • Government agencies that control land • Marine Fisheries • CAMA • NOAA • Soil and Water Conservation District • Cooperative Extension Service • Local government officials/elected and staff • Corps of Engineers • Water and sewer agencies • DOT • Military • Direct conflict between interests and proposed solutions A-V-9 WHITE OAK RIVER BASIN WORKSHOPS White Oak Workshop Jacksonville, North Carolina October 24, 2000 Group 2 • State has obligation to inform the media ⇒ accuracy through education • Homeowner participation • Every citizen involved • Responsibility of construction agency ⇒ accuracy through education ⇒ more enforcement • Nonprofit organizations ⇒ role in education of public • Adequate funding from federal government • Integrated management between federal, state, local governments • Industry responsibility ⇒ polluters pay • Environmental education in school ⇒ state program Group 3 • Partnership with state and local governments and stakeholders ⇒ may need statute changes ⇒ liaison with environmental education • Reduction of unfunded state mandates (environmental) • More involvement from area universities and labs