The workshop was attended by representatives of various organizations and governmental agencies within North Carolina. Selected groups, representing a broad range of interests, discussed their responsibilities and programs. Major objectives were to clarify the problem and develop guidelines which can be used to strengthen sediment control programs in the State. The first half of the workshop was devoted to presentations by a number of organizations and agencies to review policies, programs, legal aspects, and major areas of concern. In the afternoon session, participants worked in groups to explore specific problem areas and reported their conclusions to those attending.