Presented by:

Robeson Creek Watershed Council
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Haw River Assembly

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Robeson Creek Watershed Overview
Karen Hall-North Carolina State University

Karen will give an overview of the Robeson Creek Watershed, including where it is, what it is, reasons for its polluted status, and ways it can be improved.

Individual Participation in Stream Health Improvement
Catherine Deininger-Haw River Assembly

Catherine will talk about the impaired condition of Robeson Creek and how actions people take in their own homes and backyards can protect local creeks. Simple practices such as planting exposed soils can make a big difference in how much pollution ends up in our streams. Catherine will also discuss how people can become involved in the effort to improve water quality in Robeson Creek.

Rain Gardens
Kelly Collins-North Carolina State University

Kelly will present information on how home owners can improve water quality right in their back yard by installing rain gardens. These attractive features help treat polluted stormwater while providing beneficial habitat to bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.

Fertilizer Applications
Al Cooke- North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

Al will demonstrate how to correctly calibrate fertilizer spreaders so home owners can apply soil amendments to their lawn. Incorrect applications often lead to fertilizer runoff into our streams and cause further pollution of our precious water resources.

For further information, contact the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at 542.8202 or email al_cooke@ncsu.edu