Hunting Creek - Morganton Area
In many ways, Hunting Creek is an example of the issues threatening the upper Catawba Basin. The creek begins in rural areas with steep slopes and passes through suburban and urban development in Morganton. The creek is impaired as a result of a variety of contributing factors including stormwater runoff, and excess nutrients. The Hunting Creek Partnership was created to address the problems.
The goals for Hunting Creek Partnership include:
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Improving water quality in the Hunting Creek Watershed.
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Develop partnerships among the state, county, city, and private citizens to facilitate better land stewardship.
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Engage the community in water quality awareness and education.
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Integrate Mission 2030 Plan elements to address community needs.
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Stimulate economic opportunities in the community and create jobs as management measures are implemented.
For a Powerpoint presenation on the Hunting Creek watershed, click here.
