NC River Basins

Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a factory smokestack.

Pollution that comes from multiple sources and is not easily traced, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

A river basin is the land area that water flows across or under on its way to a river.

A watershed is an area of land that drains into a particular river or lake.

Vegetative buffers are areas of vegetation planted along streams and rivers to help filter pollutants and protect water quality.

To keep soil in place, filter nutrients, and contribute organic matter to the ecosystem.

Soil erosion can lead to increased sediment in water bodies, which can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality.

It is one of the major river basins in North Carolina, important for its biodiversity and water resources.

Rapid growth of algae in water bodies, often due to excess nutrients, which can deplete oxygen and harm aquatic life.

They can contribute to non-point source pollution, leading to nutrient runoff and algal blooms.