Are there any local governments delegated to implement the riparian buffer protection programs?
Yes. As of July 1, 2009, these local governments are delegated: • Neuse: Orange County, Pitt County • Tar-Pamlico: Pitt County • Catawba: McDowell County, Burke County • Randleman: All local governments within the watershed (includes Forsyth County, Guilford County, Randolph County, City of Winston-Salem, City of Archdale, City of Greensboro, City of High Point, Town of Jamestown, Town of Kernersville, City of Randleman, City of Trinity) In January 2011 these local governments will be delegated: • Jordan: All local governments within the watershed. For a list of those local governments click here. (Please note: As of August 11, 2009, DWQ implements the Jordan Buffer Rules for all or portions of Forsyth, Randolph, Alamance, Chatham, Caswell and Rockingham Counties and all or portions of the Towns of Summerfield, Reidsville, Ossipee and Alamance. DWQ also implements the Jordan Buffer rules for any activities conducted under the authority of the State, United States, multiple jurisdiction
