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Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on May 9, 2013
Rising water levels over the past few days have more and more Kerr Lake waterfront campsites and public areas disappearing. Torrential rains have dumped a tremendous amount of water into the
watershed. The drought, for now, is over.
Click on the link to see the latest photos: www.facebook.com/KerrLakeParkWatch
If you have camping reservations at Kerr Lake or picnic plans you may want to confirm them as the lake’s water level continues to rise.
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Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on April 30, 2013
Our friends just around the corner from
Occoneechee State Park, MaCallum More Museum and Gardens presents its annual Jazz in the Gardens, May 5, 4-6PM, featuring The Southside Jazz Quintet featuring Dr. Charles Kinzer, Stan Smith; Pat
Lawrence; Gordon… Smith and Rick Neller. Wine and Hors d’oeurves will be served.
Tickets are $15 members and $20 non-members. Advance tickets are available at MacCallum More, 434-372-0502 or mmmg@verizon.net …
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Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on January 10, 2013
The watershed of Kerr Lake that provides the basis for all types of recreation on and around those waters may see a new threat from a newcomer. The
past year has seen parks around Kerr Lake plagued on shore with reduced park employees, cut services and dried up budgets. The lake has suffered from a relentless drought and the rapidly
spreading noxious weed, Hydrilla.
If Virginia lifts a ban on uranium mining …
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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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Posted by KerrLakeParkWatch on August 11, 2012
August, 2012 info@kerrlakeparkwatch.org
COPY OF NEWS RELEASE TO MEDIA
HYDRILLA AND WATER QUALITY
Treatment for hydrilla said to be helpful not harmful bringing better news and hopefully some relief …
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