The major cause of water quality problems in Gaston County and in much of North Carolina is nonpoint source pollution.
The program is administered by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission through the Gaston Soil and Water Conservation District.
The Community Conservation Assistance Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program designed to improve water quality through the installation of various best management practices.
North Carolina Beaver Management Assistance Program is designed to help manage problems caused by beavers on private and public lands.