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	Refuge Websites
		Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, Swan Quarter, North Carolina
		Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge, Swan Quarter, North Carolina
		Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, Windsor, North Carolina
	www.fws.gov /ncplanning/HTML/WildlifeRefuges/WebSites/websites.html (188 words)

	Tyrrell County and Columbia North Carolina Area Information
		Each fall and winter, thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to Lake Mattamuskeet, North Carolina's largest natural lake.
		In addition to the beautiful Scuppernong River, Tyrrell County is bordered on the north by the Albermarle Sound (one of the East Coast's largest estuarine systems), and to the east by the Alligator River (which is part of the Atlantic coast Intracoastal Waterway System).
		Its soils are among the richest in North Carolina.
	www.columbia-nc-realestate.com /area_information.htm (747 words)

	North Carolina - Jocassee Gorges
		Abundant wildlife inhabits the area, including black bear, bobcat, wild turkey, North Carolina's largest known population of the rare green salamander, native trout, and several species of rare fish.
		The State of North Carolina appropriated $5 million for the property and in 1999, the State purchased approximately 9,600 acres from Duke Energy.
		One of the wettest places in eastern North America, this wild area is shaped by the forces of water.
	nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/preserves/art5608.html (424 words)

	For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 11
		On December 21, 1998, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina granted the Federal Government's (and Defenders of Wildlife's) Motion for Summary Judgment in a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the federal regulations regarding red wolves on private lands.
		The success of the Service's northeastern North Carolina red wolf program illustrates that restoration is possible in areas with diverse public and private land use.
		Red wolves were declared extinct in the wild in 1980, and were reintroduced to northeastern North Carolina in 1987.
	southeast.fws.gov /news/1999/r99-007.html (424 words)

	Carolina Raptor Center - News and Events
		According to David Allan with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the population of bald eagles in North Carolina is increasing.
		The release will take place at 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in Swan Quarter, North Carolina.
		Founded in 1979, Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental education and conservation of birds of prey through public education, rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors, and research.
	www.carolinaraptorcenter.org /news.php?newsID=10 (516 words)

	WFU Environmental Studies - North Carolina Internships
		Organization is the voice of North Carolina's conservationalists, communicating between members and governing agenices and industry to reduce impact on wildlife and environmental quality.
		Licensed by the State of North Carolina and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department, this wildlife rehabilitation center needs two summer interns to care for a variety of injured birds and other wounded animals for reintroduction back into nature.
		DEHNR Forest Resources Division in Lexington works to develop, protect, and manage the multiple resources of North Carolina's forests through professional stewardship, enhancing the quality of life for our citizens, while ensuring the continuity of these vital resources.
	www.wfu.edu /academics/environmental/intern/intern.htm (2005 words)

	North Carolina Wetlands Reserve Program NRCS
		The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) in North Carolina is providing agricultural producers a way of turning their poorest cropland and pasture into valuable wildlife habitat.
		The NCWP was a direct result of the collaboration efforts of NRCS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program.
		There are currently 10,300 acres offered by landowners in North Carolina awaiting enrollment.
	www.nrcs.usda.gov /programs/wrp/states/nc.html (2005 words)

	Hyde County, NC - The Pamlico / Albemarle Region Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - Lake Mattamuskeet, Pamlico Sound, ICW - Bed and Breakfast Inns Motels......ICW-NET Coastalguide
		This Northeastern North Carolina county - surrounded by the Pamlico Sound, the Alligator and Pungo Rivers, home to North Carolina's largest natural lake --Lake Mattamuskeet--, and bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway - is known as "the land of many waters".
		Hyde County is one of North Carolina's largest by acreage but has under 5500 residents.
		With four national wildlife refuges covering over 115,000 acres (including 50, 181 acres of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge) within its bounds, the county is a haven for nature study, bird-watching, hunting, fishing and pursuing a quieter way of life.
	www.albemarle-nc.com /hyde (208 words)

	Hyde County, NC - The Pamlico / Albemarle Region Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - Lake Mattamuskeet, Pamlico Sound, ICW - Bed and Breakfast Inns Motels......ICW-NET Coastalguide
		This Northeastern North Carolina county - surrounded by the Pamlico Sound, the Alligator and Pungo Rivers, home to North Carolina's largest natural lake --Lake Mattamuskeet--, and bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway - is known as "the land of many waters".
		With four national wildlife refuges covering over 115,000 acres (including 50, 181 acres of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge) within its bounds, the county is a haven for nature study, bird-watching, hunting, fishing and pursuing a quieter way of life.
		The county seat of Swan Quarter, and other communities such as Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Sladesville and Scranton and the quaint village of Ocracoke lay claim to the fact that there is not one stoplight in the entire county!
	www.albemarle-nc.com /hyde (208 words)

	Angela Spivey's clip from MetroMagazine
		NORTHEASTERN N.C. Five North Carolina counties are fighting the U.S. Navy's proposal to place a practice field for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet jet in the quiet, rural northeastern part of the state.
		Northeastern North Carolina is a haven for fishing, hunting, and wildlife preservation, including the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which stretches over 107,000 acres in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
		Not even a large number of new jobs could make up for disrupting the quiet living that defines northeastern North Carolina, said Benjamin Hobbs, chairman of the board of commissioners of Perquimans County, which is home to three rural historic districts.
	www.unc.edu /~spivey/freelance/metrosos.htm (208 words)

	Philantrophy
		From banks to power companies to boat-builders, North Carolina companies are donating hundreds of hours of volunteer time, bequeathing land and throwing their considerable political power behind environmental causes to protect and improve the state's natural resources.
		North Carolina's more than 4,000 curving miles of coastline and inlets is their curriculum.
		Causes that North Carolina corporations have taken up include efforts to create a new state park, clean our waterways, promote growth that is in harmony with the environment, educate students about animal habitat protection and create new wildlife sanctuaries.
	www.nccbi.org /NCMagazine/2000/mag-12-00philan.htm (2295 words)

	Franklin North Carolina Real Estate * Country Homes * Horse Farms * Ranches * Land * Waterfront * Businesses
		The unspoiled beauty of the Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina's largest national forest is home to hundreds of species of wildlife and wildflowers, creating a virtual paradise for photographers.
		Franklin, the seat of Macon County, is large enough to offer almost anything you need, yet small enough to offer the highest quality of life.
		Franklin's many restaurants offer everything from authentic mountain cuisine to the finest BBQ in the South to dining with an international flair.
	www.mountainlivingproperties.com (487 words)

	Black Bear Facts and Distribution in North Carolina
		The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission was created in the 1940's, and Wildlife Commission personnel began officially monitoring black bears in the 1960's.
		NCWRC oversees all bear research conducted in North Carolina through direct studies by Commission personnel as well as participation and oversight on a variety of research projects involving professors and students from universities.
		During the 2003-2004 black bear season, North Carolina produced 48 bears in excess of 500 pounds on the Coast and 6 bears over 500 pounds in the Mountains.
	www.ncwildlife.com /pg07_WildlifeSpeciesCon/pg7b5.htm (487 words)

	Lake Norman Fishing Report ... North Carolina Fishing Report
		"Stripers caught in the summer on Lake Norman often are reeled in from deep, cool water," said Christian Waters, Piedmont fisheries research coordinator for the Wildlife Commission.
		Lake Norman holds two of the most recent records, one for a spotted bass and a second for an eighty five pound blue catfish caught last year.
		The accepted theory was that a tornado had accompanied the big storm, drew the trophy bass out of Fishmore's Pond, and deposited them in the lake where the scout's were fishing.
	www.fishin.com /reports/nc/lakenorman.htm (4883 words)

	The Northeastern North Carolina Internet Initiative
		Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society Memberships benefit Alligator River NWR, Pea Island NWR and a host of other programs and activities throughout Northeastern North Carolina.
		The Museum of the Albemarle is a division of the North Carolina Museum of History.
		From our deep water rivers, ancient maritime forests and skies filled with wildlife more abundant than you ever thought possible, Northeastern North Carolina remains a haven for families, retirees and corporations seeking a better life.
	www.northeast-nc.com (674 words)

	Franklin North Carolina Real Estate * Country Homes * Horse Farms * Ranches * Land * Waterfront * Businesses
		The unspoiled beauty of the Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina's largest national forest is home to hundreds of species of wildlife and wildflowers, creating a virtual paradise for photographers.
		Franklin, the seat of Macon County, is large enough to offer almost anything you need, yet small enough to offer the highest quality of life.
		The elevation in Macon County ranges from 1,900 feet where the Little Tennessee River crosses the Macon County-Swain County line to 5,500 feet at Standing Indian Recreational Area.
	www.mountainlivingproperties.com (674 words)

	Jordan Lake - Chatham County, North Carolina
		All North Carolina boating and fishing regulations are enforced by park staff and the Wildlife Resources Commission.
		In 1973, the name of the project was changed to B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake in honor of the former senator from North Carolina.
		All North Carolina State Parks are wildlife preserves.
	buywakecountyhomes.com /Communities/combined_towns/jordan_lake.htm (674 words)

	6/7/2004~U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects New Manager for Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina
		The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
		Lake Mattamuskeet is North Carolina?s largest natural lake.
		Established in 1934, the 50,180-acre Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge hosts a large wintering population of ducks, Canada geese, snow geese, and tundra swans.
	news.fws.gov /NewsReleases/R4/0E5161BA-65B8-D693-7B531BCE498B502C.html (547 words)

	North Carolina Wildlife Photography Photos by Ken Taylor Wildlife Images
		North Carolina Wildlife Photography Photos by Ken Taylor Wildlife Images
		All images copyrighted © 2000 Ken Taylor All Rights Reserved No use without permission.
	www.ncwildfoto.com /NCNATCON/blackriver.html (547 words)

	Bird Checklists of the United States
		Wildlife of Mattamuskeet and Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuges.
		The two refuges are wintering grounds for large numbers of ducks, geese and swans.
		Ospreys nest in low cypress trees near the edge of Lake Mattamuskeet and are seen at both refuges in summer.
	www.npwrc.usgs.gov /resource/othrdata/chekbird/r4/mattamus.htm (889 words)

	North Carolina State Wildlife Policy: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
		All native or resident wild animals on federal lists of endangered or threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act have the same status on the North Carolina protected animals lists.
		The Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) is charged with administering the governing statutes in a manner to serve equitably the various competing interests regarding wildlife resources, considering the interests of those whose livelihood depends upon full and wise use of renewable resources and recreational interests.
		The marine, estuarine and wildlife resources of the state belong to the people of the state as a whole.
	ipl.unm.edu /cwl/statbook/norcar.html (600 words)

	Lake Norman Fishing Report ... North Carolina Fishing Report
		Where can I get a North Carolina State Fishing License?
		"Stripers caught in the summer on Lake Norman often are reeled in from deep, cool water," said Christian Waters, Piedmont fisheries research coordinator for the Wildlife Commission.
		Lake Norman holds two of the most recent records, one for a spotted bass and a second for an eighty five pound blue catfish caught last year.
	www.fishin.com /reports/nc/lakenorman.htm (4883 words)

	eNature: About Us
		Flora of North America (FNA) is a project undertaken by North American botanists to provide authoritative, up-to-date information on the names, relationships, characteristics, and distributions of the approximately 21,000 species of plants that grow outside of cultivation in North America north of Mexico.
		The New England Wild Flower Society is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States, promoting conservation of temperate North American plants through education, horticulture, research, habitat preservation, and conservation advocacy.
		Monarch Watch Monarch Watch is a cooperative network of students, teachers, volunteers and researchers dedicated to the study of the Monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus and its spectacular fall migration.
	www.enature.com /misc/links.asp (2955 words)

	NC Zoo™ - North Carolina Zoo : Red wolf
		Tourism is one of North Carolina’s largest industries and many people today seek out vacations to explore natural places and see native wildlife.
		A part of the North Carolina Government portal.
		The North Carolina Zoo is currently working with other organizations to reintroduce this important predator to Alligator River National Refuge.
	www.nczoo.org /animal_id/na_red_wolf.cfm (561 words)

	Watersports3 Wilmington & North Carolina's Southern Coast
		The enthusiast interested in a casual, scenic route can travel from historic Wilmington's riverfront and the Battleship North Carolina to the State Port of Wilmington and then beyond to areas surrounded by long-abandoned rice fields and inhabited by abundant wildlife, such as deer, osprey and alligators.
		North Carolina requires that motorized craft of any size (including water-jet craft) and sailboats 14 feet and longer at the waterline be registered.
		Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this watersports equipment rental company goes by the slogan, "We rent FUN stuff." Single kayak rentals range from $20 for four hours to $35 for 24 hours and $90 for a week.
	www.insiders.com /wilmington/main-watersports3.htm (2695 words)

	Rodanthe, Hatteras Island : Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton - On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina - also Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Ocracoke Village, Manteo, Wanchese and Roanoke Island
		Rodanthe, Hatteras Island: Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton - On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina - also Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Ocracoke Village, Manteo, Wanchese and Roanoke Island
		Rodanthe is located on the northern end of Hatteras Island, the first village below Oregon Inlet and The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
		Today the three villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo practically join together along Highway 12, but this famous "beach road" did not completely link the island villages until 1953.
	www.hatteras-nc.com /rodanthe (2695 words)

	Swan Quarter, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This Northeastern North Carolina county is surrounded by the Pamlico Sound, the Alligator and Pungo Rivers, and is bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway.
		Swan Quarter is a census-designated place in North Carolina, in Hyde County.
		Famous Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is 9 miles east of Swan Quarter, NC by U.S. Highway 264 and U.S. Highway 94 in Hyde County.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swan_Quarter,_North_Carolina (379 words)

	Lumber Wild and Scenic River, North Carolina
		The North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers Act (NCNSRA) was passed to preserve, protect and maintain selected free-flowing rivers and adjacent land for their outstanding natural, scenic, educational, geological, recreational, historic, fish and wildlife, scientific and cultural values.
		On April 15, 1996, North Carolina Governor James Hunt asked the Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, to designate a segment of the Lumber River as a state-managed national wild and scenic river under Section 2(a)(ii) of the national Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
		Many amateur and professional paleontologists enjoy finding fossils and artifacts in North Carolina, particularly in the eastern part of the State, which is rich in locations.
	www.nps.gov /rivers/wsr-lumber.html (5462 words)

	North Carolina - Oriental bittersweet
		Oriental bittersweet is on the Class C list of noxious weeds in North Carolina and it is illegal to sell or distribute it as a living plant, or as a decorative one.
		Listed as a worst weed pest in The Nature Conservancy's North Carolina mountains and coastal plain landscapes.
		Fruit are eaten and dispersed by birds and other wildlife.
	nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/initiatives/art12719.html (185 words)

	Highlands Cove - North Carolina
		Highlands Cove is a prestigious mountain community tucked between the mountain hamlets of Highlands and Cashiers in western North Carolina.
		Highlands Cove is a 430-acre sanctuary in the clouds — pristine terrain alive with mountain laurel, rhododendron, oaks, hemlocks, wildflowers and wildlife.
		Purchase of a lot, condominium or home in the Highlands Cove community does not include rights to or grant use of the golf course or any golfing facilities, clubhouse, dining, tennis, swimming, ponds or other amenity shown or mentioned in any Highlands Cove material.
	www.highlandscove.com (263 words)

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