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The Story of the Hunting Creek Watershed

The Story of the Hunting Creek Watershed. Hunting Creek is Impaired. Why Care?. 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.

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The Story of the Hunting Creek Watershed

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  1. The Story of the Hunting Creek Watershed

  2. Hunting Creek is Impaired

  3. Why Care? 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 environmental stewardship economic prosperity c SUSTAINABILITY 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 social responsibility

  4. 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.

  5. What’s Causing Impairment? 1. Impervious surfaces

  6. Causes of Impairment 2. Channel modification 3. Riparian area alteration

  7. Causes of Impairment 3. Other land use practices

  8. Cistern Rain Barrel Stormwater BMPs Simple BMPs

  9. Stormwater BMPs Non-structural BMPs Rain Garden Constructed Wetland

  10. Stormwater BMPs Structural BMPs Underground Infiltration Chambers Extended Detention

  11. Stream Channel Restoration & Riparian Area Enhancement

  12. Intact Forest Protection

  13. Local Government Programs & Practices • Catch basin clean out • Storm drain stenciling • Utility maintenance

  14. Local Government Programs & Practices • Smart Growth and Low Impact Development • Stormwater Utility

  15. The Hunting Creek Watershed Plan

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