Annual Lake James Watershed Symposium

Presented by Lake James Environmental Association, Catawba Riverkeeper, Foothills Conservancy of NC, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics-Morganton

It is time for the annual Lake James Watershed Symposium! Come learn about key issues impacting the watershed and the work being done to protect water quality in the area. Join us for a day filled with insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to preserving the Lake James watershed.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
• Location: The Barn at NCSSM-Morganton
• Time: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Registration includes lunch and a raffle ticket. If you would like to help cover the cost of your attendance, please select that option when you check out. Thank you!

Please join us at Fonta Flora Brewery in downtown Morganton after the symposium!

This year's topics and speakers include:

• Lake James Environmental Association Annual Summary- Celebrating our Accomplishments and Continued Progress- Joanne Deyo, Incoming President (LJEA)
• Lake James Watershed Water Quality Update - Ann Marie Traylor (Environmental Quality Institute) and Marshall Taylor ( Community Science Committee Chair, LJEA)
• Restoration Updates in the Northern Basin
• Hurricane Helene- What's next?
• Invasive Species - Duke Energy
• Land Protection and Management in the Lake James Watershed - Foothills Conservancy of NC staff
• Advocacy- Ryan Carter (Catawba Riverkeeper) and Joanne Deyo (LJEA)
• And much more! Full agenda forthcoming.

Host or Publisher Lake James Environmental Association