Drought Persists Despite Tropical Rains from Hanna

Eastern North Carolina was blessed with much needed rain from Tropical Storm Hanna. However, the most recent drought monitor revlealed that the statewide drought persists, although lessened somewhat in severity. Groundwater levels are still critically low. Read More.

 

Area Hog Farms found spraying an hour before Tropical Rains hit region

Several area hog farms were spraying liquid animal waste one hour before Tropical storm Hanna hit the region. Read More.

 

Massive Pamlico River fish kill linked to toxic Dinoflagellate

On August, 2008 the largest fish kill on the Pamlico River in over a decade occurred between the Whichards Beach area and Broad Creek. Read More.

 

Volunteer opportunities

NC Big Sweep coming on Saturday October 4, 2008. Read More.

 

Pollution Tracker- Interactive Map

PTRF's map tracks pollution, shows the location of fish kills, large industries and mine sites, and the location of state parks and scenic areas of interest. Read more.

 

Proposed rock quarry in Franklin County withdraws application for permit

Carolina Sunrock, LLC has pulled the plug on plans to open a new mine along Bear Creek, tributary to the Tar river. Read More.