2006 Dammed Catawba River Challenge Races

Photo of swimmers at the Mountain Island Lake Race

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Upcoming Events: Lake Hickory Covekeeper Meeting Lenoir-Rhyne College, Mauney Hall, Room 320,
Mar 15, 2010; Cove and Stream Watcher Training #6 Lake Wylie Library, 185 Blucher Circle, Lake Wylie, SC,
Mar 17, 2010; Cove and Stream Watcher Training #7 Lake Wylie Library, 185 Blucher Circle, Lake Wylie, SC,
Mar 24, 2010; Lake Norman Covekeeper Meeting East Lincoln VFD, 406 S. Pilot Knob Road, Stanley, NC 28164,
Mar 25, 2010; Cove and Stream Watcher Training #8 Lake Wylie Library, 185 Blucher Circle, Lake Wylie, SC,
Mar 31, 2010; Upcoming events…

Covekeeper Meetings

Join us for our monthly Covekeeper Meetings at 7 pm:

Mountain Island Lake: 2nd Monday - Cooks Presbyterian Church

Lake Wylie: 2nd Wednesday - Lake Wylie Public Library

Lake Wateree: 2nd Thursday - Dutchman Creek Fire Dept.

Upper Catawba Basin: 3rd Monday - 320 Mauney Hall at Lenoir-Rhyne College

Lake Norman: 4th Thursday - East Lincoln Fire Department on South Pilot Knob Road off Hwy. 16.

Please check the calendar section of the website to verify the meeting time and location.

News: Mar 05, 2010 New Sewage Plant at ReVenture Park
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities is planning to build a new $197 million wastewater plant in proposed business park on the former Clariant (Sodyeco) property on the west side of the Catawba River. The plant would serve Mt. Holly via a pipe that under the Catawba River and Mecklenburg County.; Mar 03, 2010 Stricter Water Classifications Proposed for Catawba
DENR has proposed that segments of the Catawba River be reclassified as High Quality Waters (HQW). It would include the main stem of the river and the headwater tributaries starting at the river’s source and ending at the river’s confluence with the Left Prong Catawba River.; Feb 24, 2010 Mountain Island Lake Impaired
NC Division of Water Quality's draft 2010 Impaired Waterbodies List includes a large portion of Mountain Island Lake, the main drinking water supply for the Cities of Charlotte, Gastonia and Mount Holly.; Feb 22, 2010 Erosion Continues at Bankrupt or Foreclosed Developments
A recent article entitled, "Erosion is latest fallout of recession," by Bruce Henderson with the Charlotte Observer highlights many of the problems associated with large developments that find themselves in bankruptcy or foreclosure.; Feb 08, 2010 Utilities Plans for Coal Ash Ponds May Not Be Enough
Are utilities' plans for shoring up hazardous coal ash dams good enough?; More news…

Alliances

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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