Lower Haw, 8,000 acres will be protected near Jordan Lake

Posted on Posted in Conservation, Officer Report

The News & Observer reported Friday that 8,000 acres of wetlands, flood plains and other features near Jordan Lake will be protected and maintained in their current condition under an agreement signed by state and federal agencies.

This includes land on both sides of the Lower Haw, which is south of U.S. 64 in Chatham County. The agreement also will protect parts of New Hope Creek, among other tributaries of the lake, according to the agreement.

All of the property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the land with help from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the N.C. Forest Service.

Bob Brueckner

CCC Conservation Chair