A
watershed is a region in which all land drains to a particular
body of water or common point. It could be as small as your
backyard or as large as any major river basin.
The
responsibility of the PWC Watershed Management Program is to
protect the watersheds through sound land management practices,
water quality monitoring, and educational outreach.
Our
sub-watersheds are located in Cumberland County, in Little Cross
Creek, Big Cross Creek and in a portion of the Cape Fear River.
Watershed Program | Community Calendar
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WATERSHED
PROGRAM
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Boardwalk
made from recycled lumber at the Mallard Creek Wetland
Pond. |
Land
Management
Watersheds staff manages approximately 6,000 acres of land through
one or more of the following practices:
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Wood
duck box and fragrant water lilies in Kornbow Lake. |
Water
Quality
Watershed staff manages four lakes and a wetland pond - Bonnie
Doone Lake, Kornbow Lake, Mintz Pond, Glenville Lake and Mallard
Creek Wetland Pond. These areas are part of our drinking water
supply watershed. Staff co-manages Big Cross Creek and portions
of the Cape Fear River.
Water
samples are collected at the headwaters of each lake and downstream
from the dam of each lake. Samples are also collected at the
headwaters and outlet structure of the wetland pond and at other
strategic areas draining into the water supply watershed. Staff
collects grab samples at base level at sites on the watershed
including one sample from Big Cross Creek sub-watershed. Staff
collects field analysis of Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Conductivity,
Turbidity, and Temperature. The PWC Lab analyzes sample results
for Fecal Coliform Bacteria, Ammonia, Total Phosphorus, Nitrate,
Nitrite, TKN Nitrogen, UV254, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Nickel,
and Zinc. The results are reviewed and abnormalities are investigated.
Education
Educational opportunities are offered and are coordinated through
the PWC Communications & Community Relations Department.
For more information, call (910) 223-4022 or e-mail info@faypwc.com.
