June 27. A new nine-member Lake Norman Marine Commission, with commissioners from Lincoln, Catawba, Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, is expected to provide coordinated governance for Lake Norman regarding public recreation, water quality and safety.

The reconstituted commission will actively engage with Duke Energy, Charlotte Water, first responders, environmental experts, community members and many other stakeholder groups to create policies, programs, and actions needed to address safety, environmental and accessibility issues facing Lake Norman, according to a press release issued by Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam.

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“With nearly 75 miles of shoreline within our town limits, overall lake safety is a top priority,” Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam said.

Future plans

There are future plans to launch additional Subcommittee focus groups centered on community engagement, boater and water safety education and public outreach programs.

Free water safety training and education will continue to be offered at the new Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center opened last year at Blythe Landing through the coordinated efforts of Mecklenburg County and the Cornelius Police Dept.