Water Supply Watershed Protection Program

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About the Program

• DWQ Program Staff Contacts
• Program History
• Contact Your Local Government Watershed Administrator 
   

Surface Water Classifications 

• Guide to Surface Freshwater Classifications in North Carolina (printable brochure)
• Surface Water Classifications Described (includes WS-I, WS-II, WS-III, WS-IV, WS-V)
• Find Your Waterbody's Classification (searchable .pdf reports)  
    

Resources for Local Governments   

• Water Supply Watershed Rules:  Red Rule Book (Version May 1, 2007)   
• Model Ordinance

• Forms
• Maps - including the new Stormwater Interactive Map Viewer
• NC Stormwater BMP Manual
• Streamlines:  An Electronic Informational Newsletter for Watershed Administrators
• Frequently Asked Questions