The Watershed Management Programs office is located on the site of an operating water treatment facility, and is adjacent to a lake and wooded areas. Land management and water quality activities are performed on approximately 2400 acres of natural wooded areas perserved as a buffer for a water supply watershed. This 2400 acres consists of four lakes and an ecosystem unique to the sandhills of North Carolina. Educational opportunities consists of guided tours and outdoor classroom activities. Volunteers are also welcome to assist in special land management activities.
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MissionThe Watershed Management Programs was established in 1990 to ensure high quality water supplies for PWC's water treatment facilities. The primary objective of the programs is to reduce polluntant loadings and stressors coming into the Little Cross Creek Water Supply Watershed by using various land managment techiques, stormwater retention structures, and water quality monitoring.
AdditionalAll educational opportunities should be scheduled 2 months in advance and limited to a group size of 10 people.
Eco Region(s)Southeastern Plains (Ecoregion 65)
River Basin(s)Cape Fear River Basin
Related Topics
- Environmental Education Center
- Environmental Education Organization
- Government
- Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
| Posted |
10/2/2006 1:24 PM |
| Updated |
4/22/2008 |
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