The clear water Management trust fund.

• Position: Eastern - Brief article - Statistical data

The Clear Water Management Trust Fund, which gives grants to projects battling water pollution, had its funding cut 80% in the new state budget. It appears the east will be the most affected. Projects in the region accounted for 46% of the aid requested statewide in 2011.

APPLICATIONS Number Value Columbus 3 $15,318,816 Robeson 5 7,441,058 Onslow 2 6,149,975...