The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) consists of 5 members appointed by the Counties bordering Lake Norman—Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg. As defined by the North Carolina 1969 State Statute, the LNMC is responsible for taking appropriate responsibility for Lake Norman and its shoreline area for all matters relating to or affecting public recreation and water safety. As part of these duties the LNMC maintains a Navigational Marker System, encourages and promotes Boater Education, works with Duke Power on lake development as part of their FERC license requirements, developed and manages a long range Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Hydrilla and works with county, town and state government agencies as well as other organizations and the public in addressing important lake issues. Lake Norman, North Carolina

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission is a federally established body of concerned citizens appointed by the governments of the three counties that border Lake Wylie. Its role is to represent the citizens of those counties and other Lake Wylie stakeholders to establish public policy and regulations to protect and preserve Lake Wylie and its shoreline, to encourage its safe use and enjoyment, and to protect Lake Wylie as a high quality resource and asset for the region. The site has lake information, boating & fishing information, and more.

In the heart of western North Carolina, the Nantahala River Gorge joins other wilderness and natural areas to create a vast recreational paradise. With its close proximity to Asheville NC, Atlanta GA, Knoxville TN and Greenville SC, this area is a prime recreation and vacation destination. This heavily forested area is perfect for outdoor activities; including whitewater rafting, canoe and kayaking, waterfalls, hiking, mtn. biking, horseback riding, fishing, camping / backpacking.

USGS Current Water Data for North Carolina including Daily Streamflow Conditions

Protecting Our North Carolina Lakes and other Water Resources. Our purpose is to promote the understanding, protection and comprehensive management of lakes, reservoirs and their watershed systems in North Carolina. Cary, North Carolina

RiverLink is a regional non-profit spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its tributaries as a destination for everyone to work, live and play. RiverLink accomplishes its mission by providing permanent public access to the river through conservation and recreation easements, reclaiming contaminated lands for public use and enjoyment, greenway development, creating public no-fee, no-reservation overnight camping sites along the river, adaptive reuse of historic structures, educating 5,000 students K-12 annually as well as the public-at-large about the French Broad River watersheds' importance and empowering over 1,700 volunteers each year. Asheville, North Carolina

Sound Rivers is a nonprofit organization that guards the health of the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins. We unite with concerned citizens to monitor, protect and preserve the watersheds covering nearly one-quarter of North Carolina. New Bern, North Carolina

The Best Of Lake Norman is all about Lake Norman NC. We have pages for each town around the lake with links to websites of interest. There are pages of information about Lake Norman and live lake water temperature (updated ever 15 minutes). Our Fishing section has lots of information for beginners and experts alike. Our Birds / Waterfowl section has photos and information about various birds and waterfowl that is common (and some not so common) to Lake Norman, with more coming. We have sections for Clubs & Groups and a listing of Historical sites. Mooresville, North Carolina