Plans are in the works to remove 1 million invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet, a move stakeholders hope will help with water quality and clarity.
Lake Mattamuskeet
Meeting set to put Mattamuskeet restoration plan in action
A Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan virtual meeting is set for Sept. 27 to discuss implementing the plan approved by the state in August 2019.
Mattamuskeet Restoration Plan Meeting Set
A virtual meeting is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 15 on the latest efforts to restore the Lake Mattamuskeet watershed in Hyde County.
Lake’s Health Requires Ridding It of Carp
More than 1 million invasive carp in Lake Mattamuskeet are targeted in a “a massive removal” project that’s key to restoring water quality.
Lake Mattamuskeet Plan Virtual Meeting Set
A virtual meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 on efforts to implement the Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan approved in August 2019 to restore the lake’s water quality and reduce flooding throughout the watershed.
Mattamuskeet Plan Advances to Next Phase
The state-approved plan to improve water quality Lake Mattamuskeet and address flooding problems in the surrounding areas has moved to the engineering phase.
Hyde Gets Funding for Mattamuskeet Work
The state Clean Water Management Trust Fund awarded Hyde County $158,000 to move ahead with the first steps of the recently approved Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed restoration plan.
Lake Mattamuskeet Plan Gets State’s OK
The state has approved the Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan, an effort to address water quality and flooding issues that’s taken more than two years to develop.
Tillis: ‘Lake Mattamuskeet Needs Our Help’
Sen. Thom Tillis writes in a commentary for Ocracoke Observer that though Lake Mattamuskeet is in jeopardy, he will continue advocating for Hyde County and restoration efforts to save the lake.
Mattamuskeet Plan Awaits State Approval
The Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan, which was 18 months in development, has been submitted for final approval by the state Division of Water Quality.
Lake Mattamuskeet Plan to be Unveiled
A public symposium will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in Engelhard to review the final Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan.
Partners Unveil Draft Mattamuskeet Plan
Stakeholders working for a year and a half on a plan to address the problems that have resulted in Lake Mattamuskeet’s impaired status are set to present their draft report Tuesday.
Lake Mattamuskeet Meeting Rescheduled
The July 10 public meeting for the Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan has been rescheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and will take place in Swan Quarter.
Public Input Sought for Mattamuskeet Plan
The public is encouraged to assist with documenting the impact of extreme events within the watershed by submitting detailed descriptions and photos that illustrate persistent flood or drought conditions.
Lake Mattamuskeet Meeting Set For Tuesday
Hyde County and other stakeholders working to develop a watershed restoration plan for Lake Mattamuskeet are set meet Tuesday in the Swan Quarter.
Burr Hears Lake Mattamuskeet Concerns
Sen. Richard Burr recently met with Hyde County officials to hear their concerns about federal money for flood mitigation, storm recovery and restoration of Lake Mattamuskeet’s watershed and its lodge.
