The Tar-Pamlico River Basin
By Eric McMillian
Information
- Total miles of streams and rivers: 2,521
- Total acres of lakes: 3,976
- Total acres of estuary: 663,593
- Counties within basin: 18
- Size: 6,148 square miles
- Population: 472, 629
Species found in basin
- Ducks
- Mussels
- Woodpecker
- Manatees
- Alligator
- Sea Turtle
- Falcons
- Eagles
- Tern
- Plover
Interesting Fact
The Pamlico Sound is the largest body of water behind barrier islands in the WORLD. It covers more than 2,000 square miles
Places to visit
- Goose Creek State Park
- Joy LaRue Joyner Park
- Medoc Mountain State Park
- North Carolina Estuarium
- River Park North
- Stewart Parkway and many more on www.eenorthcarolina.org/