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Mountain Island Lake Big Sweep 2010

Two locations to participate in Big Sweep Event at Mountain Island Lake on October 2nd, 2010

      On Saturday, Oct. 2nd you can give back to our lake by helping with this year's NC Big Sweep event. Participants can meet at one of two sites on Mountain Island Lake to help clean up the shoreline and make our lake a cleaner and safer place. On the Gaston County side Duke Energy is sponsoring an effort starting at the Riverbend Boat Access from 9 AM-1 PM. On the Mecklenburg side Mecklenburg County Stormwater Services is asking volunteers to meet at the Latta Plantation Gar Creek Canoe Access. The County clean-up will also be from 9 AM -1.

Volunteers at Riverbend

 2009 volunteers at Riverbend

 

Duke Sponsored Event at Riverbend Boat Ramp - Highway 16 

Roger Caldwell of Duke says "if you would like to participate please come and join us or if you know of someone else that might have an interest in this event please forward this information to them. This event is not limited to Duke Employees and in the past we have had numerous Scout troops, church groups, wildlife groups, local neighborhood groups, police departments, etc. to participate. If anyone wants to bring their boat to help ferry people it would be most welcomed."

"A release form must be signed before we begin on Saturday October 2nd. I’ll have copies available on Saturday at the meeting place."

"If you are planning to attend or have questions, please contact me with an E-mail or by phone:

Roger Caldwell - Coordinator Riverbend Steam Station 

Duke Energy 

Work: 704-263-3213 or Cell: 704-400-3857    recaldwe@duke-energy.com"

 

Mecklenburg County Sponsored Event at Gar Creek Canoe Access

You can register your group for the Mecklenburg County event by emailing what site you will go to (there are several in the county) how many in your group and any questions to Erin Oliverio or call 704-336-5595. More information about the County Big Sweep can be found on the CharMeck.org website - 2010 Big Sweep
 
Covekeeper Pat Hutchinson collects trash
 
 

Tips for a Safe Big Sweep

  • Take a hat or visor and sunscreen to protect you from the sun.
  • Wear old, comfortable clothes. You will get dirty.
  • Make sure your shoes are sturdy and have closed toes. Your shoes may get wet. Do not go barefoot.
  • Stay with a partner or group, and be sure that children are supervised by an adult.
  • Wear a life jacket if you'll be in a boat (provided). Do not wade into the water to gather debris if the current is fast. Never enter the water unless you know its depth and are wearing a life jacket. Be safe and careful.
  • Watch for snakes and spiders. Be careful of poison oak and poison ivy.
  • Watch out for steep, slippery, and unstable banks. If you are unsure of conditions, find a safer place or ask for assistance.
  • Do not touch medical waste, chemical containers, barrels, pesticides, or other dangerous items. Note their location and tell your site coordinator.
  • Do not touch any animals, dead or alive. Trapped or injured animals may bite, and they can carry disease. Alert your site coordinator.
  • Have a safe, fun time!
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 Read about the 2009 Big Sweep event on Mountain Island Lake here.

 

Thanks for your support of our lake
 
 
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP PROTECT THE CATAWBA RIVER AND WATEREE RIVER, CLICK HERE. 
 
 

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Fish advisories have been issued throughout the Catawba-Wateree River basin for various types of fish.  Many of these fish advisories are the result of testing initiated by Catawba Riverkeeper and confirmed by state and local officials.  For a chart identifying fish types with the applicable adisories for the Charlotte area, click here.   For more information about the fish advisories, click here.

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Click here to fill out a pollution report or to report a spill 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 spills or fish kills call 1-888-481-0125.

To report North Carolins spills or fish kills, call 1-800-662-7956.

To report spills and releases to federal authorities (EPA and Coast Guard), call 1-800-424-8802.

 

 

How to contact your NC Legislator

Sometimes you just can't get the action that is needed to protect our water without contacting your legislator.  To find out who represents you in the North Carolina legislature and how to contact them, click here.

 
421 Minuet Ln Ste 205 . Charlotte, NC 28217-2784 . Phone: 704.679.9494 . Fax: 704.679.9559