Lake Norman, NC Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat

Mayors John Woods of Davidson and Jeff Tarte of Cornelius accept the Community Wildlife Habitat certificates with Roxanne Paul (left). [Ron J. Deschaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte
The Lake Norman project was called “Wild over LKN” and was unique in its organization and breadth. The Lake Norman team of volunteers worked with all eight towns surrounding the lake (Davidson, Sherrills Ford, Cornelius, Denver, Huntersville, Troutman, Terrell and Mooresville) to create habitat gardens in homes, schools and community sites. It was the first time that a large body of water and its surrounding towns became a certified Community Wildlife Habitat.
In addition, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists created osprey platforms and turtle basking platforms around the lake and worked with Duke Energy to better protect the many islands on the lake.
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The Lake Norman Community Wildlife Habitat team is recognized for their efforts. [Ron J. Deschaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte
Mayor John Woods of Davidson and Mayor Jeff Tarte of Cornelius were on hand to receive the Certificates of Exceptional Merit for Lake Norman’s achievement. Project leader Don West and his team of dedicated volunteers accepted small gifts from the National Wildlife Federation and the applause of all the guests for their remarkable efforts on behalf of Lake Norman’s abundant wildlife.
Here’s a video from a local North Carolina news station about another certification process in the area: