The NC Division of Parks and Recreation will now offer two boat cleaning stations at Lake Waccamaw State Park in Columbus County to hinder the spread of hydrilla and other highly invasive aquatic species.
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Lake Waccamaw State Park, Natural Resources
Carolina Beach State Park, Carvers Creek State Park, Crowders Mountain State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Hammocks Beach State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Mayo River State Park, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Mount Mitchell State Park, Recreation Grants and Outreach
The $13.7 million will fund capital improvements projects at 11 state parks.
Raleigh Office, Office of the Director
Patterson, the first African American director for the Division, will depart early next year.
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
Bill Stanley is the new lead superintendent of Kerr Lake State Recreation Area.
Medoc Mountain State Park
Allen Williford is the new superintendent at Medoc Mountain State Park.
Carvers Creek State Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Elk Knob State Park, Eno River State Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Mount Mitchell State Park, Pettigrew State Park, Pisgah View State Park, Raleigh Office, Engineering and Construction, Land Protection and Acquisition, Operations, Planning, Recreation Grants and Outreach, Trails Program
The $17.4 million will fund nine capital improvements projects and six land acquisitions.
Gorges State Park
The campground at Gorges State Park will have five camper cabins, 14 campsites, and 16 tent campsites, along with a modern bathhouse.
The new state park is estimated to open in 2025.
39 Local Communities to Receive Funding for Park Expansion and Restoration
Marketing and Communications
The new website will launch on Aug. 30 and include new features for accessibility and mobile-friendliness.