LTWA in the News
Sewage leak on Little Tennessee Greenway will likely continue with spring rains
Baird Cove development affecting Crawford Branch
N.C. keeps an eye on Rabun water plans
Rabun commissioners approve water treatment plant purchase
Rabun to operate water/sewer facility upstream
Twice failed MMS sewer line permitted to continue as planned
Four options considered for the new road
Area streams have a friend in Bill McLarney
Stewartia hike: 'In search of the rare and beautiful'
Planning board considers effects of storm water runoff
Fundraiser focused on support and preservation of the Little Tennessee
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Publications
Field Guide to Fishes of the Upper Little Tennessee Watershed
The LTWA is proud to offer its Field Guide to Fishes of the Upper Little Tennessee Watershed. The price for this wonderfully illustrated guide is $10 and is available at our office, the Great Smoky Mountain Fish Camp, Books Unlimited in downtown Franklin, NC, and the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. This 71-page booklet (8.5" x 5.5") contains detailed information about the 68 species of fish in the watershed including:
- Full color photographs
- Descriptions, including how to identify and distringuish each species
- Natural history - Native or introduced; Rare or abundant
- Habitat preferences, such as, quiet pools, flowing water, rocky or sandy
- Range - where it's most likely to be found in the watershed
Sediment in Our Watershed
Sediment in Our Watershed was created by the LTWA and funded by the Little Tennessee Nonpoint Source. It is a 4-page brochure containing information on the problems of sediment and how you can help. It's FREE! and available at our office.
The State of the Streams in the Upper Little Tennessee Watershed - A report on water quality and habitat trends, 1990-2002
The State of the Streams in the Upper Little Tennessee Watershed - A report on water quality and habitat trends, 1990-2002 shares what we have learned about the health of our streams by studying the Upper Little Tennessee Watershed through 13 years of biomonitoring. This 8.5" x 11" full color report is full valuable information supported by charts, photos, maps and illustrations. Available at our office for FREE!