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Hiwassee River Basin

By: Mei Liu & Kiley Phelps

SOurces

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  • "Hiwassee Headwater Crayfish." GCSU. 1 Sep. 2012. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
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  • "Leptoxis praerosa." FWGNA. n. d. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
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  • "Clay County Recreation Park." murphymountainliving. n. d. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
  • "Hanging Dog Creek Campground." HDCC. n. d. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
  • "Jackrabbit Mountain Campground." greatcarolinaproperty. n. d. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.

other points

  • In the Hiwassee River Basin, the main thing is that unlike other river basins, they try to make sure that everyone is well educated about the river basin so that it can be kept clean.

Parks/environmental centers

Recreational Points

Parks:

  • Hiwassee Ogee State Park
  • Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge

Education:

  • Tennessee Valley Rd Museum
  • Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association

  • The Hiwassee River basin has many recreational opportunities for its visitors such as biking, camping, fishing, etc.

Fact of interest

Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area

Clay County Recreation Park

Hiking & Camping with views of Lake Chatuge

Hanging Dog Campground

Offers camping sites, walking trails, swimming area, a ball field, and a children's playground.

Is on Hiwassee Lake, where you can hike, bike, camp, and also go rafting.

Clay County:

  • scenic beauty
  • recreational opportunities
  • Lake Chatuge

Historical:

  • The Cherokee called the Tusquitee Mountains "the great blue hills of God".

Biodiversity

Lake Chatuge

72 plant & animal species listed endangered

  • Knotty elimia
  • Hiwassee crayfish
  • Littlewing pearly mussel
  • Tangerine darter

Physical Features

Knotty elimia

A fresh-water mollusk with an olive-colored conical shell that is endemic, meaning it is only found in the Hiwassee River basin.

Tangerine darter

  • Small freshwater fish that feeds on insects
  • On the state's watch list for conservation

Hiwassee headwater crayfish

Littlewing pearly mussel

  • Endemic
  • Brownish-green with dark mottling
  • Usually found beneath large rocks in flowing water

Federally listed as an endangered species, but have not been seen in many years.

  • Miles (size): 644 square miles
  • Miles (rivers & streams): 967 miles
  • Counties: Cherokee & Clay
  • Population: 31,271 people
  • 3 municipalities

Location

Hiwassee River Basin

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