Mark your calendars! The Second Annual Creek Week will be held March 4th-9th, 2024.
Check back soon for an updated schedule of next year's festivities


2023 Schedule of Events

Water Treatment Plant Tour
2528 Charlotte Highway
March 6, 2023 | 10 - 11 a.m.
The Town of Mooresville owns and operates two water treatment plants located on Charlotte Highway (US 21) with a combined treatment capacity of 18 million gallons per day (MGD). Water from Lake Norman is treated and quality tested before being sent into the distribution system. The Town currently produces approximately 7 MGD, but that number rises to over 11 MGD in the summer. To help the public better understand how we provide safe, clean drinking water now and into the future, join us for a tour. Register Now

Storm Drain Marking
Location TBD
March 6 , 2023 | 4 – 6 p.m.
Unlike wastewater that is treated, storm sewers discharge directly into waterways. Therefore, any oil, dirt, leaves, grass clippings, pet waste, chemicals, and trash on the streets, sidewalks, and parking lots drain into storm sewers and directly to our local water bodies. Volunteers with the Storm Drain Marking Program place storm drain markers on storm drain inlets to remind everyone that what they allow to enter a storm drain will go directly to our rivers, streams, and lakes. Less dumping means cleaner waterways. Register Now

Storm Drain Marking
Curtis Pond
March 7 , 2023 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Unlike wastewater that is treated, storm sewers discharge directly into waterways. Therefore, any oil, dirt, leaves, grass clippings, pet waste, chemicals, and trash on the streets, sidewalks, and parking lots drains into storm sewers and directly to our local water bodies. Volunteers with the Storm Drain Marking Program place storm drain markers on storm drain inlets to remind everyone that what they allow to enter a storm drain will go directly to our rivers, streams and lakes. Less dumping means cleaner waterways. Register Now

Catawba Riverkeeper
Selma Burke Center | 781 Agape Drive
March 7, 2023 | 3 – 5 p.m.
The Catawba River and her Macroinvertebrates! “What are they, what do they do, and why are they important?”
Join us for a presentation from the Catawba Riverkeeper on the importance of clean water and how we can keep it that way. Learn about what impacts our waterways, how that affects us as users of the river, and more. Then gain a hands-on experience learning about aquatic macroinvertebrates and how they’re used to study water quality. Did you know that baby dragonflies begin their life cycle underwater?! And that you can find these creatures in the creeks all around us? The Catawba Riverkeeper will provide specimens for you to check out up close, and maybe a live one or two!  Register Now

Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
369 Johnson Dairy Road
March 8, 2023 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drain or toilet?
Behind every drop of water you flush, there is a hard-working team of staff who are committed to your safety.  Mooresville employs 19 trained and certified full-time staff who operate our wastewater treatment plant 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  
Join us for a tour to discover how we collect and clean more than 5 million gallons of wastewater every day! Register Now

Yadkin Riverkeeper
Selma Burke Center | 781 Agape Drive
March 8, 2023 | 3 – 5 p.m. 
Edgar Miller, Yadkin Riverkeeper, will discuss the "Past, Present, and Future of the Yadkin River" and the Yadkin Riverkeeper's efforts to improve water quality and recreational access to the Yadkin River and Yadkin Lakes. He will talk about the history of the river, its current uses, and emerging threats to water quality throughout the 7,200 square mile watershed (the third largest watershed in the eastern U.S.). The Yadkin and its tributaries provide drinking water for more than one (1) million North Carolinians and provides endless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the region. During the State of the River Presentation, kids can participate in a hands-on activity! Register Now

Community Clean-Up
Bellingham Park | 1600 Bellingham Drive
March 11, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Clean out and clean up! Benfield Sanitation will be providing on site dumpsters for household items and Southern Environmental will be on site collecting electronics for recycling. This event is a collaborative effort with Planning & Community Development - Code Compliance.
Items too big to move? Stormwater personnel are coordinating curbside pickup. RESERVATIONS are required. For reservations, contact Nick Lynch before Thursday, March 2, 2023 at nlynch@mooresvillenc.gov or 980-319-2475.

Please note: NO hazardous chemicals, paints, or tires will be accepted.

Stream Walk
Bellingham Park | 1600 Bellingham Drive
March 11, 2023 |10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Team up with the Town of Mooresville Stormwater Division and other volunteers to conduct a thorough litter cleanup of Bellingham Park/Greenway and Dye Creek! You can choose to work along the Greenway and in the Park or focus on cleaning up the creek itself. Register Now

Rain Barrel Workshop
Bellingham Park | 1600 Bellingham Drive
March 11, 2023 |  12 – 1 p.m.
Rain barrels collect free rainwater to water gardens, trees, and lawns. This saves you money on water bills AND helps reduce pressure on our water treatment plants, limits stormwater runoff and erosion, and saves treated water for use during droughts. Installing a rain barrel is one of the easiest ways to reduce your water footprint and help recharge our rivers, lakes, and aquifers. Join the Town of Mooresville Stormwater Division to learn how to assemble your rain barrel and the benefits of having a rain barrel to collect stormwater. Register Now

Stream Bank Repair/Erosion Workshop
Bellingham Park | 1600 Bellingham Drive
March 11, 2023 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Erosion is the number one contributor to pollution in our creeks and streams. This workshop will look at two examples of erosion and how homeowners can take proactive steps to effectively repair erosion on their property to protect from further degradation. The first example will look stream bank erosion along a large creek adjacent to Bellingham Park and highlight repair efforts by the Town of Mooresville. The second workshop will be an interactive demonstration on addressing common erosion in bare areas. It will highlight a variety of techniques homeowners could use to effectively repair erosion. Register Now