Glassy Creek
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August 2009
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is working
with Wildlands Engineering to determine which stream
restoration techniques should be used to reduce water
pollution and restore the aquatic habitat for the Glassy
Creek Stream Restoration Project. The intent is to stabilize
eroded channel banks, increase the natural plant area and
return the channel to a more natural meandering state.
Decreasing the amount of sediment in the stream due
to erosion promotes healthy aquatic life. Increasing the
natural plant area provides pollution filtration. Restoring
the natural meanders decreases water velocity.
The next steps for this project will be completion of
easement acquisition and compiling planning phase
information.
For more information about this project and schedule,
please visit our website at http://stormwater.charmeck.org
and click on Storm Water Projects, Storm Water Projects
again, then Glassy Creek.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact
the Project Manager, Danée McGee at 704-336-4102 or
email dmcgee@charlottenc.gov.
It’s important to keep our water clean since streams
ultimately drain to the lakes providing our drinking water.
Hurricane Season is Upon Us!
Stay safe during storms
Hurricane season is upon us. In CharlotteMecklenburg, tropical storms often bring storm
winds and flooding downpours. In the past
30 years, more than half of the US deaths
associated with hurricanes were due to inland
flooding.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg flood risks are
increasing because of changing weather
patterns and because of increased land
development.
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Find out if you live in a flood zone. Visit
http://stormwater.charmeck.org and click
on Am I in a flood zone?
Buy flood insurance.
Don’t walk, play or drive through flowing
water.
Stay away from power lines.
Know where to cut off the electricity, gas
and water should the need arise.
Keep a supply of water and batteries on
hand.
Get flood safety ideas at
http://stormwater.charmeck.org
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202