PTRF strives to engage and empower the public through up-to-date information regarding the Tar-Pamlico River and watershed. Please check back to the website frequently to learn about the current state of the Tar-Pamlico and how you can get involved.
Priority Issues
Drought continues into 2008. Conditions worse this summer than at same time last summer. The Governor was successful in making small improvements to North Carolina's water policies, but much more is needed to avert a crisis. Read More.
PTRF in the News
Conservation groups denouce move by mining company to skirt wetland protection laws.
Washington, N.C. - Nine of the state's most powerful conservation groups today condemned an attempt by PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. to get around environmental laws affecting its plans to extract phosphate ore in a mining operation that would destroy more than 4,000 acres of wetlands and five miles of streams in Beaufort County. The company this week asked the public to request that U.S. Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and U.S. Representatives G.K. Butterfield and Walter Jones urge federal regulators to allow the company to proceed with its plans, notwithstanding the objections of several federal and state agencies. Read entire press release.
Legislative Review (2008)
It appears that 2008 was another successful year in the legislature for positive environmental reform. Coalitions from across the state joined forces to endure many negotiations which resulted in the passage of improved water management policies during drought and greater protections for sensitive coastal waters from polluted stormwater runoff. Furthermore, PTRF and the environmental community were successful in fending off three bad bills. Read More.
How to Reduce Your Impact
The good news is there are many simple things that we can do to reduce our nutrient impact on the Tar-Pamlico River and Sound. Click here to learn how.
Interactive Mapping Tools
PTRF is pleased to provide the public with two interactive mapping programs. The Citizen’s Watershed Monitoring Program interactive web map was developed to allow the public easy access to water quality data. The IM Rivers Interactive Map allows users to find locations of suspected pollution events or environmental law violations. Additionally, the site includes information on scenic locations, paddling, state parks, and other points of interest. Click here to enter map sites.