Maps of the Catawba-Wateree Basin
Links to maps of the Catawba and Wateree Rivers are listed below (under the map of the basin):
General Maps
- Upper Catawba River Basin Map - Interactive Google map with legend
- Lower Catawba-Wateree River Basin Map - Interactive Google map with legend
- Interactive SkyTruth map showing location of pollution incidents in the region
- General Map of Basin Showing Elevation Changes - jpg image
- USGS Map of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin - gif image
- Map of Catawba Basin Showing Sub-Watersheds - jpg image
- Map showing locations of withdrawals and returns - jpg image
- Map of North Carolina section of the Catawba showing sub-basins - jpg image
- Map of Catawba River Lakes and Dams - gif image
- Interactive educational map of the section of the Catawba River from Lake Wylie to Landsford Canal State Park - link to RiverVenture website
- More maps of the Catawba-Wateree River basin - folder
Maps of Canoe and Kayak Access Points
(organized from the lower part of the basin to the upper part of the basin):
- Landsford Canal Park map - pdf map showing the location of the put-in and take-out as well as the major shoals in the River
- Catawba River Trail from Lake Wylie to Great Falls- map and description of access points and points of interest in pdf form
- South Fork River access points - web page access information
- Riverbend Park in Catawba County (Lookout Shoals Lake) - map in pdf form
- Upper Catawba River Trail brochure - page 1 Map and information in pdf form (large file alert)
- Upper Catawba River Trail brochure - page 2 Map and information in pdf form (large file alert)
- Wilson Creek Gorge - information and links in pdf form
- Catawba River Basin Whitewater Information compiled from American Whitewater site - This file in .doc form 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.
Document Actions
- Upcoming Events
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Lake James Covekeeper Meeting
4794 E. Shores Dr., Morganton, NC,
Feb 09, 2012 -
Lake Wateree Covekeeper Mtg
Dutchman Creek VFD,
Feb 09, 2012 -
Mountain Island Lake Covekeepers Monthly Meeting
Cook's Presbyterian Church,
Feb 13, 2012 -
Lake Hickory Covekeeper meeting
Hickory, NC,
Feb 20, 2012 -
Lake Norman Covekeeper Mtg
East Lincoln Fire Department, 406 S. Pilot Knob Road, Stanley, NC,
Feb 23, 2012
- Covekeeper Meetings
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Join us for our monthly Covekeeper Meetings:
Lake James: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. - 4794 E. Shores Dr., Morganton, NC.
Lake Hickory & Lake Rhodhiss: 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. - 320 Mauney Hall at Lenoir-Rhyne College
Lake Norman: 4th Thursday - East Lincoln Fire Department on South Pilot Knob Road off Hwy. 16.
Mountain Island Lake: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. - Cooks Presbyterian Church
Lake Wylie: 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. - T-Bones on the Lake
Lake Wateree: 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. - Dutchman Creek Fire Dept.
Please check the calendar section of the website to verify the meeting time and location.
- News
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Jan 30, 2012
Catawba River One of Top 10 Endangered Places in the South
On January 26, 2012, the Southern Environmental Law Center announced its annual list of the Top 10 Endangered Places in the Solutheastern U.S. The Catawba-Wateree River was back on the list as the 3rd most endangered place in the Southeast because of the threats from coal ash, power plant water use and unnecessary reservoirs. -
Jan 26, 2012
Soil runoff from Target project still damaging stream
Catawba Riverkeeper volunteers have been closely monitoring the development of the new Target store near Cox Road and I-85. This project required moving a large portion of a hillside and rerouting a stream. As reported in the article, it is questionable about whether it is feasible to limit sedimentation in the short-term and whether the site will be stable over the long term.
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Jan 18, 2012
Catawba Riverkeeper Files Lawsuit Against SCE&G
On January 12, 2012, The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Catawba Riverkeeper, filed a lawsuit against SCE&G to require a cleanup of coal ash ponds with a long history of leakage.
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Jan 07, 2012
Coal Ash Dumping on the Rise
The Environmental Integrity Project reports that toxic coal ash dumping on the rise in the South.
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Dec 15, 2011
Concerns Raised Again About Coal Ash Pond on Wateree River
Coal ash pervasive: 2 billion pounds of power plant waste gets in ponds, landfills in SC.
- Alliances
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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is a proud member of EarthShare North Carolina, River Network, the North Carolina Conservation Network, and the Waterkeeper Alliance. EarthShare North Carolina makes it possible for employees to support the environment through workplace giving programs. River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country. The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment. The Waterkeeper Alliance is a worldwide network of advocates for protection of our water resources. For more information about these organizations or to inquire about enrolling your employer in EarthShare NC, please contact CRF@catawbariverkeeper.org.
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