Abstract
 GIS--A Valuable Watershed Assessment Tool Track: Environmental Management Author(s): Mark Johnston, Kilmeny Stephens, Jane Almon GIS is transforming watershed planning approaches within the State of North Carolina. The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program selected Cathey's Creek Watershed, within the Broad River Basin of North Carolina, for a detailed technical watershed assessment. The purpose of the assessment was to characterize the watershed, identify general problem areas related to ecological functions, determine how to address these problems, and develop a plan that includes solutions to the problems. The bulk of initial characterization was based on existing GIS data. Summarization of existing data and detailed spatial analysis was used to describe the condition of the watershed in terms of hydrologic, water quality, and habitat functions. Assessment of the watershed will support stakeholders in development of a Watershed Management Plan. A future Management Plan will aid in facilitating reestablishment of water quality, hydrology, and habitat functions; produce mitigation credits; and meet the community's priorities to formulate optimum projects. Mark Johnston Earth Tech Planning 701 Corporate Center Dr. Ste 475 Raleigh , NC 27607 US Phone: 919-854-6247 Fax: 919-854-6259 E-mail: mark.johnston@earthtech.com Kilmeny Stephens Earth Tech Transportation Planning 701 Corporate Center Drive Suite 475 Raleigh 27607 US Phone: 919-854-6216 Fax: 919-854-6259 E-mail: kilmeny.stephens@earthtech.com Jane Almon Earth Tech Planning 701 Corporate Center Drive Suite 475 Raleigh , NC 27607 US Phone: 919-854-7745 Fax: 919-854-6259 E-mail: jane.almon@earthtech.com |
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