Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group

  • History of Our Formation

    This video highlights the origin story of the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group—how years of collaboration, shared challenges, and a commitment to regional resilience brought utilities, government agencies, and stakeholders together.

    Learn how this partnership formed, the milestones that shaped our work, and how the foundation we built continues to guide our efforts to protect and sustain the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for future generations.

  • Annual Report 2025-2026

    Interested in learning about the work we did this past year? View our annual report online.

  • Our Members

    Our member organizations manage the water you use every day.

  • Citizens Water Academy

    Each year, we offer a Citizens’ Water Academy during the months of January - March. The goal of the Academy is to educate environmental stewards, who understand the importance of planning for a safe and sustainable water future and will advocate for protecting our shared water supply in their communities.

 Our Main Focus 

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Our River

The Catawba-Wateree River

It's the water source for two million people. It supports a thriving economy where the demand for water is expected to double. It generates enough power for 3.7 million homes. It provides recreation, a diverse ecosystem, and an elevated quality of life to people in a nearly 5,000 square mile region. But our river's water supply is limited. Climate predictability is complicated.

Trends Influencing Our River

Aerial view of the Catawba-Wateree reservoirsWater SupplyThe river and surrounding reservoirs and streams are the principal source of water for nearly two million people.
Aerial view of the Catawba-Wateree reservoirsEnergy DemandThe river provides enough electricity to power nearly 3.7 million homes.
Aerial view of the Catawba-Wateree reservoirsWater DemandThe overall water demand for the entire Basin is expected to increase approximately 120% by 2065.
Aerial view of the Catawba-Wateree reservoirsClimate ChangeProjected climate change estimate a 3.2°F average increase and 11% increase in lake evaporation between now and 2065..

How do we extend our shared water supply and protect the ecological integrity of the waterway into the next century?

At the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group, we envision a future with a sustainable water source achieved through proactive planning, cutting edge research, and water shortage preparedness.

Our Work

Next Meeting


Tuesday, June 2, 2026
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
Lee Dukes Water Treatment Plant, 7980 Babe Stillwell Farm Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
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