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ATTACHMENT #1 5 OBJECTIVES Possible objectives of the proposed Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association could include,but are not limited to, the following: • work with NCDEM to establish a comprehensive monitoring program that would contribute to a consistent and scientific examination of the water quality in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin. This program would be similar to that established for the Lower Neuse River Basin. NCDEM has prepared an initial draft list of proposed Cape Fear River Basin monitoring sites; • identify, secure, and pool financial resources,expertise, and materials available to implement a cost-effective basin-wide water quality monitoring program that addresses the needs of NCDEM, all affected water users, and wastewater dischargers; • pursue development of other equitable inter-local programs that provide services to communities and strengthen local and regional water resources protection efforts; • develop a framework agreement (or"Action Strategy") that sets forth the common vision, goals and objectives,process for coordinating efforts, and roles and responsibilities for implementation and periodic update of the water resources management plans applicable to the Upper Cape Fear River Basin; • increase public involvement in the basinwide planning efforts, including the identification of major issues and possible management strategies; • increase public awareness of: (a) the relationship between growth and development activities and water quality and water quantity; (b) the need for water resources protection and management; and (c) specific measures that can be taken by individuals,businesses, and others to protect the water resources within the basin. • generate support for water quality protection programs for the Cape Fear River Basin; • assist in the collection, assembly and analysis of information about water quantity, use, disposal, monitoring activities, and quality; • develop, evaluate, and implement strategies to manage and reduce point and nonpoint source pollution discharges in the basin, with special emphasis on improving water quality conditions of those waters rated as support-threatened, partially-supporting, and not-supporting; and • provide accurate technical, management, regulatory, and legal recommendations regarding implementation of strategies and appropriate effluent limitations on discharges into the Upper Cape Fear River Basin.