Lyle Creek Clean Up Project

We are currently leading a Creek Cleanup Project that engages local volunteers to clean Lyle Creek by removing natural and unnatural debris that causes the creek to overflow and flood local homes and roadways.

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BACKGROUND:

Over the last decade the number of homes that have experienced flooding due to the overflow of Lyle Creek has increased, specifically in the northwestern quadrant of the City of Conover. With limited resources, residents and the city have been unable to address this concern, leaving homes and roadways compromised by rising waters with rain events lasting more than 2 days. 

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In response to these concerns, Conover Community Partners started to plan several Creek Cleanup events to occur throughout 2025-2027 with the goal of clearing 0.25 miles of creek per year. If the project remains successful it will continue beyond the targeted section. In the project's planning stage, CCP received a generous grant from the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund due to the disastrous effects Hurricane Helene had on the creek and the impending threat it is to surrounding residents and roadways. These funds will be used to cover most of the expense of hiring professionals who are licensed/insured to remove large debris that private citizens don’t have the ability to remove.

 

We need the help of our community to make this project a success!

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HOW CAN VOLUNTEERS HELP?

Volunteers will work to remove natural and unnatural debris from the creek. This includes litter, large debris that has been lost in flooding (playsets, trampolines, tires, etc), tree trunks, dead vegetation, overgrown vegetation that blocks water from moving will also be removed. Strict rules are in place to preserve and protect the creek which will be observed at all times! Volunteers 8+ are welcome, anyone 8-17 must have an accompanying adult and all participants will sign a waiver of liability. 

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Volunteers with chainsaw experience are welcome! We also welcome volunteers with previous tree removal experience and access to large machinery that could assist the project. 

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HOW CAN SPONSORS HELP?

Larger debris and vegetation will require the help of professionals who are insured. Donated funds allow us to hire these services, maintaining volunteer groups for the smaller tasks in the cleanup. Sponsors may also help by donation cleanup supplies such as: gloves, safety glasses, earplugs, safety vests, and trash bags, tools for limb removal, large debris bags, and wheel barrels. All donations of funds or supplies are tax-deductible.

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We are also seeking sponsors for lunches that are provided to volunteers on cleanup days! If your business is able we would welcome donations of meals on cleanup days!

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We are happy to be partnering with Catawba County who has offered guidance in what to remove and what to keep and City of Conover who has offered to assist in debris pickup. We are also excited to be partnering with Keep Catawba County Beautiful in spreading the word for volunteer recruitment and supplies needed for cleanup.

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We can make a difference when we work together!