Mission and Objectives

     The mission of the Cape Fear River Program is to develop an understanding of processes
which control and influence the Cape Fear River and to provide a mechanism for information
exchange and public education.  Specific objectives include:

• Develop, implement, and manage a basin-wide coordinated physical, chemical, and
  biological water quality monitoring program.  Point, non-point, and naturally occurring
  sources will be considered in developing the monitoring plan.

• Interact with regulatory agencies, academic institutions, local industries, and other groups
  to determine additional studies and analysis needed to develop an effective and successful
  management plan.  Initiate the studies and assist in securing funding to conduct the research.

• Develop scientific information to provide environmental education about the basin targeting
  point and non-point source contributors and produce reports to identify changes or trends.

• Develop, consolidate, and maintain a data base on the Cape Fear River Basin, including
  historical and current data, and made data available to public and private requesters
  including regulatory agencies.