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New Resource Alert: NC Farm Pond Management Calendar Now Available!

We're excited to announce a new resource: the "North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar"! This is available from the Water Resources Extension Portal as well as from the Haywood County Portal.…

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Agents Attend Annual Water Resources Workshop

On March 12-13, 2025 Extension agents from across the state converged on eastern NC to attend the Water Resources Program Team (WRPT) annual workshop. Entitled The Confluence: Water Management Across…

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Time for Some Wetlands Q and A

World Wetlands Day was on February 2nd. To commentate this day, Olivia Rogers, our departmental communication specialist, reached out to me with some great questions about wetlands. Below are my…

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Stream Bank Repair

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers that were torn out in the storm.This factsheet from…

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Update on Well Water Testing Resources in Western NC

If your well has been affected by flooding from Helene, it is important that it is checked for safety, purged, disinfected, and tested. Homeowners have many questions about how and who to contact to…

Line graph shows P. max daily annual preciptiation in inches (0-7) from 1951 through 2023

Frequently Asked Questions About “Big Storms”

In the past decade, North Carolina has been smashed by massive rainfalls associated with tropical systems passing over and near our state. During this time, I have fielded many questions about…

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Rainwater Harvesting Guidance and Resources

Water harvesting is the practice of capturing rainwater (rooftop) runoff and storing it in a tank or cistern for use around a home or business. This has wider application for agriculture as well,…

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Drinking Water Well Recovery Following Flooding

Floodwaters in Western NC have inundated many drinking water wells. The following factsheet provides guidance to ensure timely and safe recovery of this important water source to the rural…

Predicted Rainfall Accumulation During Debby

Ag Water Management Considerations in NC for Tropical Storm Debby

Tropical storm Debby is forecasted to impact North Carolina over the next few days bringing significant precipitation across the state. Figure 1 below shows the rainfall predictions by the National…

NC Corn Growers Non-Irrigated Corn Soil Moisture Status Update 7/27/24

NC Corn Moisture Status Update 06/28/24

It is dry across North Carolina. Dr. Chad Poole monitors moisture levels across the State. To get the full report below.