Maps of the Basin

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Links to maps containing information about the Catawba-Wateree River basin.

Upper Catawba Trail Brochure - back
Information about the Upper Catawba Canoe Trail.
Wilson Creek Gorge Paddling Information
Wilson Creek Gorge is a spectacular gorge with super challenging whitewater. Whether you want to go watch the paddlers, or try it yourself (experienced kayakers only), it is worth the visit. The upper part of Wilson Creek also has a wonderful network of trails and campsites for hiking and backpacking.
Catawba River from Lake Wylie to Landsford Canal
This brochure describes access points and points of interest from Lake Wylie to Landsford Canal.
Riverbend Park Brochure (near Hickory)
Brochure describing lake access and other amenities at Riverbend Park in Catawba County near Hickory, NC.
Catawba River Whitewater - summaries from American Whitewater Site
This information includes information about tributaries of the Catawba including the Johns River, Linville River, and Wilson Creek. Most of the sections described in this summary are serious whitewater for skilled paddlers only.
Landsford Canal River Map
A map of Landsford Canal Park showing the locations of the put-in and take-out as well as the locations of major shoals.
Paddling Trips on the River
The Catawba Riverkeeper encourages everybody to get out and paddle on the River. We sponsor periodic family paddling trips on different sections of the Catawba River and its tributaries and we we have guided trips for youth throughout the summer. Come out and canoe or kayak with the Catawba Riverkeeper. In the alternative, get out and paddle on your own.
Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek Gorge is spectacular, but only appropriate for the most experienced paddlers (unless you just want to look at the scenery and watch the paddlers).
The Water of the Catawba
The many uses of the Catawba River's water including an interactive map of withdrawals and discharges
RiverVenture Map Interface for lower Catawba
RiverVenture Map Interface for lower Catawba
RiverVenture Map Interface
Interactive educational map of the section of the Catawba from Lake Wylie to Landsford Canal State Park.
Linville to Lookout Shoals map
part 1 of 6
Lake Norman map
3/2012. 2 of 6
MIL map
3/2012. part 3 of 6
Lake Wylie map
3/2012. part 4 of 6
Landsford to Rocky Creek map
3/2012. part 5 of 6
Lake Wateree map
3/2012. part 6 of 6
Wateree basin beyond Lake Wateree
3/2012. addendum map to parts 1-6
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News
May 21, 2013 State Files Lawsuit Against Duke Energy for Illegal Discharges from Coal Ash Waste Ponds
On May 20, in response to a Notice of Intent to Sue filed by Catawba Riverkeeper and SELC, the State of North Carolina filed an amended complaint against Duke Energy for illegal discharges documented by Catawba Riverkeeper. These illegal discharges of arsenic and other toxic substances into Mountain Island Lake threaten the drinking water supply for approximately 860,000 people in the Charlotte area.
May 15, 2013 Radiation Leak at Catawba Nuclear Station
On May 15, 2013, Duke Energy reported a leak of of radioactive Tritium at the Catawba Nuclear Station on Lake Wylie. The available information raises more questions than answers.
May 09, 2013 Public Officials Request that People Stay Off the River
High water levels in the lakes, and unusually high flows and fast-moving water in the riverine sections of the River, are combining to make the River unsafe for swimming and paddling. Trees, debris and sewage are being carried with the floodwaters. PLEASE DON'T ADD TO THE BURDEN OF ALREADY STRESSED EMERGENCY RESPONDERS BY DOING SOMETHING DUMB WHICH REQUIRES THEM TO COME RESCUE YOU!
May 07, 2013 Rains Bring Sewage Spills, Trash and Floods
Recent rains have lead to a rash of sewage spills, large amounts of trash in the streams and river, as well as flooding. This doesn't have to happen!
May 06, 2013 Special Interest Money Puts Garden Parkway Back on Priority List
URGENT CALL TO ACTION – STOP THE UNDEAD TOLL ROAD. YOUR PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS NEEDED BY TUESDAY MAY 7.
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Tell your Riverkeeper if you see:

  • Sewage Overflows
  • Failure to control sediment from construction sites
  • Illegal clearing of buffer areas
  • Fish kills 
  • Unpermitted discharges
  • Other issues that concern you

Click here to fill out a pollution report or to report water pollution to Catawba Riverkeeper by phone, call 1-888-679-9494 or 704-679-9494.  In addition, to informing your Riverkeeper, you should also report spills or contamination to federal, state and local environmental officials.

To report South Carolina water pollution call 1-888-481-0125.

To report North Carolina spills or fish kills, call your local regional Department of Environment & Natural Resources office during normal business hours (704-663-1699 for most Catawba basin areas or (828) 296-4500 for Burke, Caldwell, McDowell and other mountain counties) or 800-858-0368 after hours.  (For more information on NC spill reporting, click here)

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