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Hiwassee River Basin
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Hiwassee River Basin Noah & James
The total number of estuaries and wetland acres
Population
There are no estuaries or wetlands in the Hiwassee river basin
Pollutants
Biodiversity
The polluntants in the Hiwassee river basin are herbacides, pesticides, other agricultural runoff, and sediment erosion.
There is a forest and many rivers, lakes, and streams. This means there are aquatic life, land animals, and birds.
The population of the Hiwasse River Basin is approximately 38,237
Human protection
Origin
Square Miles in the River Basin
Square Miles of the Rivers in Hiwasee
931 Square Miles cover the Hiwassee Rivers.
The total number of miles that cover the Hiwassee is 644.
The origin of the Hiwassee river basin is in Northern Georgia and Western North Carolina.
With the help of grant funds, the local government is promoting effective, sustainable solutions to water quality problems.
Major Features
Water Quality
Another Environmental Issue
Environmental Issues
The stream remains relatively good but in the future it must be managed wisely to keep it clean.
Cheerokee lake, Clay County Recreation Park, Fires Creek Recreation Area, Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area, Hawasee Lake/Hanging Dog Recreation Area.
Agricultural Runoff. This is when fertilizer, pesticides and other polluntants enter the river system.
How it is being prevented
It is being fixed by farmers purchasing specialized planting drills that farmers use to reduce soil runoff.
Poor management of land activities. This is when land is disturbed by agriculture, residental, or commercial development.
Flora and Fauna
How it is being prevented
Vegetation is being planted to stabilize banks and filter sediments
The Hiwassee river basin has many species that are endangered, threatened or rare.
Most of the lake is surrounded by the Nantahala National Park.
Most of the fauna is aquatic and amphibious.