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The Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge advocate for the natural beauty, biodiversity and wildlife habitat, along with the ecological health and integrity of Hickory Nut Gorge.

The Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge urge everyone to consider and support strong county ordinances to protect our steep slopes, mountain ridges and unique biodiversity, particularly in identified natural heritage areas.

Town of Lake Lure Erosion Control

Erosion Control Officer, Clint Calhoun

If you would like to know what you could do to help improve water quality in the Upper Broad River watershed, please call 828-625-9983, ext:123 or send an email to ECO@TownofLakeLure.com.

Town of Lake Lure Comprehensive Plan

contains the most current information regarding Natural Environment, Open Space, Land Use & Growth Management and Tree Protection. Click on the links below to read.

Did you know that Henderson County has erosion controls? Do you know what they are? Click on the link above to learn more.

If you see a problem please call one of the contacts below!

Natalie J. Berry

CPESC, CPSWQ, CFM Erosion Control Division

Chief Erosion Control Plan Reviewer

(ESCP)/Water Supply Watershed Administrator/Floodplain Administrator

(828) 694-6523, nberry@hendersoncountync.org

Tim R. Fox

Erosion Control Technician: Investigates and Inspects EC and Flood Damage Complaints/Sites

(828) 694-6521, trfox@hendersoncountync.org

Karen Smith-Keeler

Erosion Control Permit Specialist

Issues Sketch Plan Permits

(828) 694-6522, ksmith-keeler@hendersoncountync.org

THANK YOU to the more than 60 people who attended our second invasive plant workshop September 24.

Many people brought plants to be identified and had their questions answered by our plant experts.

Thanks to our very own Travis Smith, Clint Calhoun, Chimney Rock Park Superintendent, Adrianne Wallace, The Nature Conservancy

and attendees from Henderson, Polk, Rutherfordton and Buncombe County.

Thanks also to Lakeside Pizza who provided the wonderful food.

If you attended our workshop, please sign our GUEST BOOK and give us your feedback on what you liked and what you would like to see us do in the future.

We are planning an invasive plant workday in the near future. Check here for more details.

If you would like to join us a member please fill in the membership form below.

We are a 501-C-3 non-profit organization and your contributions are tax deductible

Dues are $20 per person

Business membership is $50

Please mail your check payable to Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge to

FHNG

P.O. BOX 31

CHIMNEY ROCK, NC 28720

*Your contribution is tax deductable! Thank You!