Topics Related to Water Quality

A table consisting of APNEP projects from 2012-2021.

While most public and private resources are dedicated to restoring impaired waters, the preservation of high quality waters is one of the most cost-effective ways to lower drinking water costs, provide protection against storms and floods, and maintain habitat for fish and game species. Identification of these pristine waters is a necessary first step in the ultimate preservation of these valuable areas.

Since 2015, APNEP and NC Sea Grant have funded a joint graduate student fellowship to conduct research in the NC portion of the APNEP region.
Water quality is essential to the health of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system. APNEP provides funds to monitor water quality to define and address the pressing water quality issues in our region.