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Category Archives: Riparian buffers
The best choice for Bolin Creek
This article by John N. Morris was published in the Carrboro Citizen on November 2, 2011. ♦ Well, it’s enough to restore your faith in reasoned discussion and democracy! After a healthy debate for more than a year about whether … Continue reading
Big Sweep Events Coming Up
If you have not already participated join in the big sweep to clean our creeks. Today, Saturday, October 15, 2011 9am – Noon (rescheduled) Cleanup on Morgan Creek. Contact Johnny Randall at 919-962-0522 Meet at NC Botanical Garden parking lot … Continue reading
Muddy Bolin Creek
Friends of Bolin Creek contacted the Orange County Soil and Erosion Office with concerns about erosion from the new subdivision under construction at Ballentine, located immediately off of Old 86 in Carrboro. Muddy orange water was observed in Bolin Creek … Continue reading
Muddy Water Watch Workshop
Join us on Monday, May 23rd at 7 , Carrboro Town Hall, learn how you can help monitor construction which affects Bolin Creek. With the earth moving activities happening now right along Bolin Creek, you can help us monitor impacts … Continue reading
Bolin Creek Restoration
Bolin Creek Restoration Project from Town of Chapel Hill, NC on Vimeo.
Aydan Court: a New Threat to Jordan Lake
Little Creek is joined by Bolin Creek before flowing into Jordan Lake. A key 5.8 acre parcel containing a significant forest, steep slopes and many creeks next to the Little Creek Bottom Lands is threatened. A local developer has requested … Continue reading
On the Importance of Riparian Buffers
Howard Linberger recently shared this report with us: “Riparian Buffer Zones: Functions and Recommended Widths” in the Connecticut Eight Mile Watershed. “Riparian buffers are vital elements of watersheds, primarily due to their protection of surface and ground water quality from … Continue reading
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Give input on UNC permit application for Carolina North
In the course of planning Carolina North, the new campus planned on the Horace Williams Airport property, UNC is applying for a 50 year permit from the Corps of Engineers. The Corps has responsibility for changes affecting wetland, streams and … Continue reading →