North Carolina Public Notifications
North Carolina NRCS public notifications are posted for public review and comment. Specific response options are outlined in each notice.
Crabtree Creek Site 5A Draft Environmental Assessment
NRCS in North Carolina with assistance from local watershed sponsors, has completed a draft watershed plan supplement and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structure (FRS) No. 5A of the Crabtree Creek Watershed, in North Carolina. The Crabtree Creek Watershed is located within the Neuse River Basin. Sponsoring local organizations for the project are:
Wake Soil & Water Conservation District,
Durham Soil & Water Conservation District
City of Raleigh.
The purpose of this project is to maintain the present level of flood control benefits and comply with current performance and safety standards. There is a need to protect downstream properties and infrastructures as well as reduce the risk of potential loss of life. We are requesting that you review this project in accordance with section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Protection Policy Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-190).
For further information contact Dr. James Kjelgaard at the USDA NRCS, 4407 Bland Rd., Suite 117, Raleigh, NC 27609 or by email at Jim.Kjelgaard@usda.gov. We look forward to your participation in this NRCS watershed planning effort.
Environmental Document (Plan-ED) for the Back and Jacob Swamp Watershed Project, Bear Swamp Watershed Project, and Meadow Branch Channel Watershed Project
NRCS in North Carolina is preparing Watershed Plans - Environmental Document (Plan-ED) for the Back and Jacob Swamp Watershed Project, Bear Swamp Watershed Project, and Meadow Branch Channel Watershed Project, all located in Robeson County, North Carolina. offer the public an opportunity to comment on the plan via a public meeting and/or in written comments.
- Date: September 23, 2025
- Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
- Location: Lumberton NC Cooperative Extension Robeson County Center, 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28359 (a virtual option is available via MS Teams)
Individuals requiring additional information, special accommodations to attend the meeting, or alternate forms of communication or who wish to attend the meeting virtually, or you have an interest in the project, please submit comments in writing to Dr. James Kjelgaard at the USDA NRCS, 4407 Bland Rd., Suite 117, Raleigh, NC 27609 or by email at Jim.Kjelgaard@usda.gov.