Setting The Vision
In late 2020, the Town of Cramerton and Catawba Riverkeeper came together to create the South Fork River Health Committee. This group includes 6 municipalities, 5 non-profits, a utility and a major for profit business along the South Fork of the Catawba River, the largest tributary in the Catawba River Basin. For 12 months we met to establish priorities for our work that would improve the water quality, flood resiliency, and recreational access of the South Fork to improve the quality of life for our residents and visitors alike.
The South Fork Collective is the name this group has adopted to enter into the active phase of this project. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the projects we are working on and the partners involved.
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A Connected River. An Active River.
A Connected and Active River requires both short and long term projects that connect our communities and residents to the river AND engages them with the river directly.
A Healthy River.
A Resilient River.
A Healthy and Resilient River requires a vision for the long term improvement of the water quality and flood resiliency of our river. Both technical and policy related projects contribute to making our river healthier and more resilient for all.
OUR PARTNERS
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City of Belmont
Historic community situated on the peninsula between the Catawba and South Fork rivers.
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Carolina Land and Lakes
Serves as a bridge between local communities, federal and state agencies and other stakeholders to preserve, protect and provide responsible stewardship and utilization of local environmental resources.
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Carolina Thread Trail
A regional network of trails that connect 2.9 million people in 15 counties in North and South Carolina.
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Catawba Lands Conservancy
By conserving land, we are improving water and air quality, and protecting wildlife habitats, farmland and open natural spaces.
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Catawba Riverkeeper
Always on the river. Always protecting.
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Centralina Council of Governments
We believe that our region thrives when we work together, unified by a common vision for expanding opportunity and improving quality of life.
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Town of Cramerton
Gaston County’s only riverfront downtown, and the home base for South Fork Collective.
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Go Gaston
The official tourism development department for Gaston County
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City of Gastonia
Gaston County’s largest and oldest community.
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Lake Wyle Marine Commission
Protecting & Preserving Lake Wylie for Future Generations
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City of Lowell
Historic mill town on the banks of the South Fork, upstream from McAdenville.
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Town of McAdenville
Committed to being a Town that cherishes its past while embracing its future with dignity, respect, and innovation
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Pharr Companies
A unique, family-owned group of companies with a clear commitment to innovation, demonstrated excellence across industries, community involvement and diverse corporate offerings
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Two Rivers Utilities
Provides water and wastewater services to approximately 100,000 residents of Gastonia, Cramerton, Bessemer City, High Shoals, Ranlo, Stanley, Kings Mountain, Belmont, Lowell and Clover, S.C.