Something fishy's going on
An alliance of environmentalists in North Carolina is calling for Secretary William Ross of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources to use his powers to stop the rampant destruction of the state’s natural resources. This follows the August deaths of millions of fish in the Pamlico River, which has preliminarily been linked to a potentially toxic algae.
More on the Pamlico River:
"Unfortunately, the Pamlico River has been plagued with environ mental problems. This region began to attract public concern in the 1980s. The excessive growth of algae and increasing numbers of diseased and dying fish began to suggest a decline in water quality. Many municipal treatment plants were dis charging wastewater into rivers and streams. Runoff from “nonpoint” sources —such as farmland, timber operations and urban areas—also contributed pollution."
The Neuse River also has problems.
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