ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF WILMINGTON AND
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATERSHEDS
1997-1998

by
Michael A. Mallin, Lawrence B. Cahoon, John J. Manock, James F. Merritt,
Martin H. Posey, Troy D. Alphin, Douglas C. Parsons and Tracey L. Wheeler
CMSR Report 98-03

Center for Marine Science Research
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
November, 1998

Executive Summary Pages Creek
Introduction Smith Creek
Methods Upper and Lower Cape Fear
Barnards Creek Pfiesteria Survey in the Tidal Creeks
Bradley Creek Tidal Creek Benthic Community
Burnt Mill Creek Tidal Creek Pesticide Study
Futch Creek Stormwater Detention Pond Study
Greenfield Lake References Cited
Hewletts Creek Acknowledgments
Howe Creek Appendix A
Tidal Flushing of Howe Creek Cover Photo

Funded by:
City of Wilmington
New Hanover County
Northeast New Hanover Conservancy
North Carolina State University