NC DEQ Seeks Public Input on Flood Resilience Plans for White Oak River Basin
What happened
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public feedback on draft River Basin Action Strategies focused on reducing flood risks in the Cape Fear and White Oak river basins. The public comment period runs through October 9th, and the strategies are expected to be delivered to the North Carolina General Assembly in October. The virtual information session regarding the drafts was held on October 6th.
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Why it matters
The strategies are designed to identify actions communities can take to mitigate flooding impacts. They are based on scientific data, local priorities, and long-term sustainability goals for each river basin.
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Who's involved
- North Carolina Department of Environmental QualityState department responsible for monitoring and regulating the White Oak river basin.
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The entities involved
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
state department providing science-based environmental stewardship in North Carolina
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Raleigh
city in and state capital of North Carolina, United States of America
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White Oak
city in Gregg County, Texas, United States
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Related events
- Hendersonville is receiving $20.1M in grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for infrastructure improvements, partnered with the NC Department of Environmental Quality for flood mitigation.
- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality manages environmental stewardship within the state.