Goose Creek Watershed Management Plan Version - Charlotte ...

Goose Creek Watershed Management Plan Version 1...………………...October 31, 2009
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Watershed Management Plan is to guide restoration, retrofit and
preservation efforts aimed at achieving specific goals for improving water quality
conditions in the Goose Creek Watershed in Mecklenburg County such that these waters
meet or exceed their State designated uses and are no longer rated as impaired on 303(d)
lists. Moreover, the plan seeks to restore the population of Lasmigona Decorata
(Carolina Heelsplitter), a federally endangered freshwater mussel, in the watershed.
This Watershed Management Plan seeks to:
1. Summarize important information regarding the Goose Creek Watershed relative to
water quality.
2. Describe current and historical water quality conditions in the watershed.
3. Describe current and previous efforts in the watershed to protect and restore water
quality.
4. Describe water quality goals for the watershed.
5. Prioritize areas for restoration, retrofit and preservation efforts aimed at achieving
water quality goals.
6. Describe the process forward for implementing water quality efforts.
The ultimate goal after complete implementation of this Watershed Management Plan is a
fully functioning and supporting stream ecosystem in Goose Creek.
1.2 Background
The headwaters of the Goose Creek Watershed (including Goose, Duck and Stevens
Creeks) are located in the southeastern portion of Mecklenburg County and lies within
Mint Hill’s jurisdiction. The creek flows from Mecklenburg County to the southeast into
Union County and subsequently enters the Yadkin River in Union County. Figure 1
shows the location of the Goose Creek Watershed in Mecklenburg County along with its
jurisdictional boundaries. Figure 2 presents a close up view of the Goose Creek
Watershed.
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