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N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Quality - Riparian Buffers

Water Quality

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Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater
Compliance and Permitting Unit

Riparian Buffers Protection Program

Staff Contacts

Study of the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0233) and the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0259) Pursuant to SL 2011-394

Fact Sheet for Session Law 2011-394(17)(c). Affects residential coastal properties of 2 acres or less in size in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico basins.

Information about Approvals Needed for FEMA Temporary Housing Trailers in Response to Hurricane Irene

Guidelines for Hurricane Cleanup

Trout Buffer Factsheet (Please contact the Division of Land Resources for further information at: 919-733-3833)

Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Buffer Brochure ♦ Catawba Buffer Factsheet ♦ Goose Creek Factsheet ♦ Greenway/Hiking Trails Factsheet ♦ List of Local Governments Administering State Riparian Buffer Rules ♦ Fact Sheet for Session Law 2011-394(17)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions
Where are riparian buffer protection programs in place? ♦ How do I apply? ♦ More...

Riparian Buffer Rules
Neuse River Basin ♦ Tar-Pamlico River Basin ♦ More...

Clarification Memos
Buffer Mitigation ♦ Ponds, Open Waters and Swimming Pools ♦ More...

Buffer Authorizations and Variances
Buffer Authorization ♦ Buffer Variances ♦ More...

Maps
River Basin Maps ♦ Soil Survey Maps ♦ More...

Helpful Links
Approved Mitigation Banks ♦ Buffer Restoration Guidance ♦ Exotic Plant Guidelines ♦ More...

Model Ordinances
Randleman Lake ♦ Jordan Lake

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