HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Hendersonville celebrated the completion of the first phase of the Lower Mud Creek Floodplain Restoration and Flood Risk Reduction Project on Friday, Oct. 30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and walking tour.
The project reconnects Mud Creek and its tributaries with the surrounding floodplain, creating more space for floodwater. City officials said the project will also improve water quality, aquatic habitat and recreational access.
It is expected to add about 20 acre-feet of flood storage and help reduce flood risks for as many as 93 nearby properties.
Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the project’s official opening to the public. Attendees included city council members, community supporters, funding partners and D. Reid Wilson, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)…