The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program will hold a public information session on July 20 at 6 p.m. to provide information and gather feedback on two draft flood resilience plans: the Lumber River Basin Action Strategy and the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy. Members of the public are invited to attend virtually via Webex.
The City of Whiteville is a partner in the Blueprint, and has two projects in the plan. The city has also hosted quarterly meetings of the group.
The draft Lumber and Tar-Pamlico river basin action strategies are now available for review and input. Public input will be accepted until July 27.
The river basin action strategies are strategic flood resilience plans tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of each basin. The strategy outlines steps to help communities reduce impacts of flooding, based on scientific data, local priorities and long-term sustainability objectives.
The river basin action strategies were developed using data from the Flood Resiliency Blueprint Tool and input from local Blueprint partners and the River Basin Advisory Groups.
The river basin action strategies will be delivered to the General Assembly later this summer. In 2021, legislators directed DEQ to develop the Flood Resiliency Blueprint, which now supports the planning, evaluation and implementation of flood resilience strategies.
It is the largest proactive statewide flood mitigation investment in North Carolina history, and is designed to help local governments, the state and supporting organizations to better understand flood risk, identify community needs and guide strategic investments to reduce flood risk.
Members of the public are invited to submit feedback through a public feedback form or by emailing the Blueprint Program at blueprint@deq.nc.gov with “RBAS Feedback” in the subject line. Members of the public may also ask questions or provide additional input during the public information session.
Event: Lumber and Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy Public Information Session
When: Monday, July 20, 6 p.m.
Join via Webex: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mcdc62e10a7f943319c456573376e5ff2
Meeting Number/Access Code: 2424 744 7031
Meeting Password: blueprint (25837746 when dialing from a phone)
Join by telephone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
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