We are currently conducting more than 12 demonstration watershed projects across North Carolina. These address all aspects of natural resource management including agriculture, forestry, urban stormwater, streambank protection, estuarine systems, wildlife habitat, and riparian wetlands.
The projects range in scope from individual livestock farms to large multi-use watersheds. In each project, we form an interagency team to identify problems and sources, develop solution strategies, implement management plans, and evaluate project successes.
Our primary focus is on voluntary adoption of best management practices (BMPs) through education, technical assistance, and financial incentives.