I’m not certain if this is a permanent move, but this year the town’s July 4th Festival will be held at Lake Louise instead of its usual spot along Main Street. The move is happening due to concerns about the number of people confined to the small space along Main Street, especially in case of emergency. There is a plan to have some kind of shuttle service since parking is limited, so I’ll update with those details and more once they’re available.

Photo by Metta Pry

A couple videos from YouTube Channel FBRiverKeeper, with descriptions and titles provided by him, showing some erosion issues around local development sites:

Erosion into Creek and Lake Louise

This site is dumping sediment into an unnamed tributary that flows into Lake Louise, a popular recreation area in Weaverville.

This is a clear turbidity violation and a violation of erosion control measures, because the site has not been maintained. Sediment is the largest polluter in the French Broad Watershed and the vast majority flow off new construction sites. Recent improvements have only marginally helped the problem.

Wal-Mart Pollution Into Stream

This Walmart site in Weaverville, NC and shows a lack of erosion control that is depositing massive sediment pollution into Gill Branch and an unnamed tributary of Gill Branch.

If you’re looking to get a little more fitness into your weekly schedule, this brand new, informal group might be just what you’re looking for.  They meet 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Lake Louise — at the North end by the new ramp — for an hour of fun, fitness and education tailored to whomever shows up.  The Club is free, but registration and a signed release waiver are required.  For more information, email PDKingNC@aol.com.