Lake Chatuge

This document is intended to guide restoration efforts in the Lake Chatuge watershed in Towns County, GA and Clay County, NC for the purpose of returning it to good ecological health over the next 5-15 years. The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition and Tennessee Valley Authority developed the plan cooperatively with input from citizens, community leaders, and local officials.

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary (Click here for the Executive Summary in html format.)

Section 1 - Introduction

Figure 1 - Overview of the Lake Chatuge Watershed Action Plan Area

Section 2 - Characterization of the Lake Chatuge Watershed

Figure 3 - General Map of the Lake Chatuge Watershed

Figure 4 - Project Sub-Watersheds Delineated for Planning Purposes

Figure 5 - Topography of the Lake Chatuge Watershed

Figure 7 - Map of Land Use/Cover for the Lake Chatuge Watershed

Figure 8 - Map of Land in the Watershed Lying At or Above 2,200 Feet in Elevation

Section 3 - Justification for Lake Chatuge Study & Plan

Section 4 - Data Collection and Modeling Methods

Figure 11 - Sites Samples During Intensive Study of Lake Chatuge

Section 5 - Lake Chatuge Study Results

Figure 12 - Impervious Cover by Percentage for the Lake Chatuge Watershed

Figure 13 - Inadequate Riparian Buffers in the Lake Chatuge Watershed

Figure 15 - Total Phosphorus Loading by Sub-Watershed

Figure 16 - Total Nitrogen Loading by Sub-Watershed

Figure 17 - Total Suspended Solids Loading by Sub-Watershed

Section 6 - Recommended Actions for Lake Improvement

Northeast Georgia Growth Readiness Report referenced in Section 6.2.4

(NOTE: Another web page will be added soon with expanded discussion of

recommendations. Check back later this month!)

Section 7 - Measurable Milestones & Evaluation of Progress

Section 8 - Funding & Technical Assistance for Implementation

References & Glossary

Appendices

Hard copies of the Lake Chatuge Watershed Action Plan are available while supplies last. You may stop by the HRWC office in Peachtree to pick up a free copy (click here for directions) or HRWC will mail you a copy for a $3.00 shipping fee (click here to request a copy by mail).

HRWC is currently seeking funding for Implementation of the Lake Chatuge Watershed Action Plan.