ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF WILMINGTON AND
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATERSHEDS
1998-1999

by
Michael A. Mallin, Scott H. Ensign, Douglas C. Parsons and James F. Merritt
CMSR Report 99-02

Center for Marine Science Research
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
December, 1999

Executive Summary Pages Creek
Introduction Smith Creek
Methods Upper and Lower Cape Fear
Barnards Creek References Cited
Bradley Creek Acknowledgments
Burnt Mill Creek Appendix A: Sediment metals harmful concentrations
Futch Creek Appendix B: Selected N.C. water quality standards
Greenfield Lake Appendix C: Use support ratings for these waters
Hewletts Creek Appendix D UNCW reports related to tidal creeks
Howe Creek

Cover photo: Algal bloom on Greenfield Lake,
Wilmington, N.C. (by M. Mallin)

 

Funded by:
City of Wilmington
New Hanover County
Northeast New Hanover Conservancy