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County receives grant to restore creek

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 30, 2015

Henderson County won a $57,800 grant to help the Henderson Soil and Water Conservation District remove a small dam on Greer Creek and restore 300 feet of the former stream channel, the governor's office announced.

Gov. Pat McCrory announced on Friday the award of more than $1.3 million in grants for 19 projects to help North Carolina towns and counties restore streams, reduce flooding and erosion, aid in stormwater management, provide recreation opportunities and benefit other water resources.

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources awarded the funds as a part of its 2015 fall grant cycle for the Water Resources Development Project Grant Program. Money for the grants was generated by appropriations from the General Assembly.

Buncombe County received a $16,500 grant to provide help Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District stabilize 165 feet of eroding streambank along the Swannanoa River.
Polk County received a $150,000 grant to help Tryon stabilize 1,200 feet of eroding streambank along the North Pacolet River at Harmon Field recreation area. Transylvania County received a $60,000 grant to help the Transylvania Soil and Water Conservation District stabilize 1,111 feet of eroding streambank along the East Fork French Broad River.