4.5 River Basins
Location of the White Oak River Basin
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Table 4.88 provides information on water quality classifcations and use support ratings in the basin.
4.5.19.3 Aquatic Species Tere are four SGCN in the basin; all are fshes. Table 4.89 identifes the SGCN found in the White Oak River Basin. Appendix G provides a statewide list of all species identifed by the Taxa Teams as priority species. Appendix H identifes SGCN associated with aquatic communities found in this river basin. Table 4.89 identifes the SGCN found in the White Oak River Basin. 4.5.19.4 Threats Affecting Aquatic Species Impacts afecting species and their habitats within the White Oak RiverBasin include nonpoint sources of pollution resulting from inadequate management practices related to agriculture, forestry, construction, and stormwater discharges. Sedimentation due to ero- sion is one of the most signifcant causes of habitat loss in this and all other North Carolina river basins.
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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