The Story of the Hunting Creek Watershed

Hunting Creek is Impaired

Why Care?

environmental stewardship

economic prosperity

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socialresponsibility

SUSTAINABILITY

During the height of algal blooms in Lake Rhodhiss, the Town of Valdese

estimated an extra $800 per week to treat the drinking water at its

treatment facility.

-Lake Rhodhiss Study, 2009

An estimated $13,000 per year is by the City of Morganton to armor

eroding stream banks, repair the walking track, replace amenities such as trash receptacles, restore electric

lines to the light poles, and costs associated with labor.

-Daniel Stines, Parks and Recreation, 2010

Goals• Improving water quality in the Hunting Creek

Watershed.• Develop partnerships among the state, county,

city, and private citizens to facilitate better land stewardship.

• Engage the community in water quality awareness and education.

• Integrate Mission 2030 Plan elements to address community needs.

• Stimulate economic opportunities in the community and create jobs as management measures are implemented.

What’s Causing Impairment?1. Impervious surfaces

Causes of Impairment2. Channel modification

3. Riparian area alteration

Causes of Impairment3. Other land use practices

Stormwater BMPsSimple BMPs

Cistern Rain Barrel

Stormwater BMPs

Non-structural BMPs

Rain Garden Constructed Wetland

Stormwater BMPs

Structural BMPs

Underground Infiltration Chambers Extended Detention

Stream Channel Restoration & Riparian Area Enhancement

Intact Forest

Protection

Local Government Programs & Practices

• Catch basin clean out • Storm drain stenciling• Utility maintenance

• Smart Growth and Low Impact Development

• Stormwater Utility

Local Government Programs & Practices

The Hunting Creek Watershed Plan