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CORPS OF ENGINEERS PUTS OUT OFFICIAL DROUGHT STATEMENT

Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on December 12, 2012

The public’s patience is running pretty thin about Kerr Lake low water levels, even
though the weather is mostly to blame. The USACE has finally released a statement on the drought condidtions. Kerr Lake Park Watch presents it to you in its
entirety.

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Posted in: KLPW - Boating and Related Improvements, KLPW - MAIN NEWS, KLPW - US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, KLPW - WATER RELATED, KLPW - Water Safety

KERR LAKE PARK WATCH MEMBER PONDERS LOW WATER LEVEL

Posted by on December 3, 2012

One of the early supporters of Kerr Lake Park Watch, Larry Matthews, is an avid camper, boater, skier and a part-time resident
of Kerr Lake. While his comments raise some interesting perspectives, his photos tell a very sad story. Here’s a look at both.

“Because of a health issue, I have not …

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KERR LAKE USER CRIES DRY – CORPS SAYS WEATHER TO BLAME FOR LOW LAKE

Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on November 29, 2012

Concern has reached an almost unprecedented level about the low level of water in Kerr Lake
this season. KLPW has received a number of one-line comments and questions about the continued depletion of water in the
reservoir.

Of the plea-like questions came a written request for information about the lake’s low level …

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Posted in: KLPW - MAIN NEWS, KLPW - US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, KLPW - WATER RELATED, KLPW - Water Safety

KERR LAKE PARK WATCH GETS CLARIFICATION THAT PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AT UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS

Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on November 9, 2012

On October 26, 2012 the US Army Corp of Engineers
released a letter concerning an Environmental Assessment of Kerr Lake with regard to Hydrilla infestation, with only a 30-day public comment period. Kerr Lake Park Watch has obtained confirmation
that written and oral comments public comments will be taken.

KERR LAKE PARK WATCH
(KLPW) a support and improvements group for …

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Posted in: KLPW - Hydrilla Information, KLPW - MAIN NEWS, KLPW - US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, KLPW - WATER RELATED

FAST BURN HYDRILLA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF KERR LAKE IN PROGRESS!

Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on November 5, 2012

The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced that an Environmental Assessment will soon begin on the impact of Hydrilla on Kerr Lake. If you are
concerned about Hydrilla in Kerr Lake this may be your best opportunity to let the USACE know!

It is essential that persons experiencing boating, docking, launching and/or swimming difficulty in the water, which is completely under the domain of the US Army Corps of Engineers, make their
concerns and/or problamatic circumstances known to …

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Posted in: KLPW - Hydrilla Information, KLPW - MAIN NEWS, KLPW - US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, KLPW - WATER RELATED