Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Moore County commissioners approve letter opposing High Falls Dam removal, authorize follow-up federal outreach
Summary
Commissioners voted July 15 to approve a county letter to Congressman Hudson opposing the removal of High Falls Dam and authorized a similar follow-up letter to a federal official after lengthy discussion about water supply, fire protection and environmental review.
Moore County commissioners on July 15 approved a letter to U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson urging federal agencies to deny permits that would allow the removal of High Falls Dam, and authorized staff to send a similar letter to a federal office to seek additional review.
County attorney (as recorded) summarized the letter and the county’s primary concerns: that removal could reduce Deep River water availability for future county water needs and impair the High Falls Fire Department’s ability to access…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
