Nutrients in the Neuse River: Working Toward Solutions
December 8-9, 1997
Sheraton Hotel New Bern, North Carolina

Sponsored by North Carolina State University, Cooperative Extension Service

Conference Objectives:

1.Inform participants of current knowledge related to identifying nutrient-related problems and workable solutions for the Neuse River.
2.Create a forum to discuss and work toward science-based solutions.

Who Should Participate:

Local, state, and federal government officials, scientists, educators, landowners, agribusiness, industry, fisheries, and citizen groups.

Agenda Topics:

Nutrient Pollution Problems and Sources

Nutrient Impacts on Coastal Waters
Pfiesteria
Estuarine Processes and Impacts
Nutrient Source Identification
Nutrient Transport Mechanisms

Urban and Residential Nutrient Reduction Efforts

Point Sources
On-Site Wastewater
Urban Stormwater
Turf/Landscaping

Agriculture and Forestry Nutrient Reduction Efforts

Water Management
Nutrient Management
Riparian Buffers Nutrient Loading Assessment
Forestry BMPs
Livestock Production BMPs
Crop Production BMPs

Implementing Solutions Successfully

Case Studies of Watershed Management
North Carolina's NSW Strategy

Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

Editors:

Andy Fisher
Mitch Woodward

Contributing Writers:

Andy Fisher
H. Hebert