WNC Water Resources: Sustainable or Not?
November 9, 2009
Scientists at the National Climatic Data Center have projected a high probability of a return to drought conditions for our region. In addition, they have stated that future rainfall is more apt to occur in high volumes but in limited areas. The combination of those factors, plus ongoing development practices that favor rapid channeling of rainwater off of residential and commercial property, would lead to further reduction in groundwater supplies as well as increase erosion, the #1 source of NC water pollution.
Panelists
Richard Heim, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climatic Data Center
Ted Campbell, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
Carter Cone, North Carolina State University, Water Quality Group
Bill Eaker, Land of Sky Regional Council
[in absentia] Robert Sweeney, BRSI Water Quality & Resources
Presentations
Audio
Green Monday 9 Audio
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Video
Videographer/Editor: Peter Brezny of PurpleCat Networks, www.PurpleCat.net
