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  1. Remembering Rusty Rozzelle, Protector of Mecklenburg County Waterways

    If you’ve ever enjoyed a stream by a greenway, gone fishing in a local pond, or enjoyed a day on Lake Norman, you’ve been impacted by the work of Rusty Rozzelle.  
  2. Look Before You Leap: Sign Up for Swim Advisories Before Summer’s Water Adventures  

    While residents are planning their freshwater adventures, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services encourages them to also stay mindful of water conditions.  
  3. Calm Before the Storm: It’s Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week Is May 4-10.
  4. Draft Environmental Assessment Available for King’s Branch Stream Restoration Project

    A draft environmental assessment (EA) is now available for Mecklenburg County’s proposed King’s Branch Stream Restoration project.  
  5. 20,000 Pounds of Trash Cleared from Area Creeks

    Nearly 20,000 pounds of trash was picked up from area streams and greenways during Creek Week, an annual celebration of Mecklenburg County’s waterways that took place March 22-29.
  6. Celebrate Earth Day with Mecklenburg County

    Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where residents can learn more about our environment and help protect it.  
  7. Safety First: Department of Labor Recognizes Mecklenburg County

     Several Mecklenburg County departments were recognized with N.C. Department of Labor Safety Awards for their efforts in promoting a safe, healthy workplace.  
  8. Public Comments Wanted for Voluntary House Elevation Project

    Mecklenburg County is seeking comments from the public or any interested parties regarding a voluntary house elevation project along the 3000 block of Hansen Drive.

     
  9. New Rating Equals Flood Insurance Discounts for Residents

    FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) has recognized the City of Charlotte as a Class 2 community, a designation that will save residents an estimated $1 million or more in annual flood insurance premiums.  
  10. Sprucing Up Our Community: Residents invited to join The Big Spring Clean March 29

    Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and hundreds of residents on Saturday, March 29 for a morning of spring cleaning. Storm Water Services staff will be at seven creek locations around Charlotte-Mecklenburg that need a litter pick-up.