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Restoring Wilmington's Tidal Creeks | Wilmington News
UNC researchers are launching a major study to revive Wilmington’s vital tidal creeks, Hewletts and Bradley, which serve as critical nurseries for fish and crabs. Drawing on decades of data—including alarming 1973 fecal coliform levels that shut down oyster harvesting—the team aims to uncover root causes from land use to stormwater runoff. Sparked by local property owners worried about ecosystem decline, this initiative could lead to pilot projects that restore water quality, reopen creeks for oyster harvests, and boost habitat—building on past successes like the 1996 Futch Creek cleanup…
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