4.5 River Basins
the Cane River watershed poses a potential threat to long-term channel stability and habi- tat quality.
Te failure of the Burnsville wastewater treatment plant in 2008 had serious impacts on the Cane River, with most of the Appalachian Elktoe population eliminated; however, major renovations and improvements at the treatment plant have restored water quality condi- tions. Development is increasing throughout much of this subbasin and erosion and sedi- mentation may also be on the rise. 4.5.8.5 Recommendations Conservation priorities that apply statewide to all river basins are presented in Section 4.5.3.3. Priorities identifed in the French Broad River Basin are shown in Figure 4.16 and a list of the priority 12-digit HUCs is included in Appendix J.
Location of priority watersheds in the French Broad River Basin
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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