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FAST BURN HYDRILLA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF KERR LAKE IN PROGRESS!

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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

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NC STATE RECREATION AREAS ON KERR LAKE CLOSE FOR A REASON! Why Don’t We Campers Change That?

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This article has been authored by the Public
Affairs Lead for Kerr Lake Park Watch or KLPW, Frank Timberlake, who camped at Hibernia State Recreation Area over the weekend and found the answer to a
question asked repeatedly over the years. Frank also came up with an idea.

The number one question we get asked about Kerr Lake this time of year is, “Why do they (NC …

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Posted in: KLPW - Campground Facilities and Improvements, KLPW - MAIN NEWS, KLPW - N C State Recreation Areas

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KERR LAKE MANAGER GIVES CORPS ANSWERS TO LOW WATER LEVEL QUESTIONS RECENTLY RAISED BY READERS

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The following is an answer in response to several readers questions on following the guide curve that actually mandates, along
with weather, the water levels or lack thereof of Kerr Lake. KLPW, asked several times to review the procedures, posted comments and questions by Kerr lake user, Jim Arnold. Below is the
response to Mr. Arnold’s comments and questions by Resource Manager Michael Womack.

As you point out, Kerr Lake is …

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

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CHAOS BRINGS ABOUT STAR PARTY AT STAUNTON RIVER STATE PARK!

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The public is invited to join members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational
Society (CHAOS) for a free program on Saturday, October 13, beginning at dark. The public event will last until 11:00 p.m. This program is part of the Staunton River Star Party, which is taking
place at Staunton River State Park for the third time October 11 – 16.

 

Star …

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Posted in: KLPW - MAIN NEWS, KLPW - Park Entertainment/Events, KLPW- Staunton River State Park

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CORP (USACE) QUESTIONED ON KERR LAKE SUMMER LAKE LEVEL

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Kerr Lake Park Watch has recently received serval inquiries about the water levels of Kerr Lake this summer and spring. We have
taken the most articulate and are posting for your information. A message has been forwarded to the Kerr Lake office of the US Army Corps of Engineers with the offer of a response, comments and
clarifications. The following comments come from Kerr Lake user Jim Arnold.

“My (Jim Arnold) …

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

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