Catawba Wateree Water Management Group 2015 Annual Report
Our Mission
To identify, fund, and manage projects that will help preserve, extend, and enhance the capabilities of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin to provide water resources for human needs while maintaining the ecological integrity of the waterway.
A key driver for the communities that comprise the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group is the recognition that if we keep dealing with water in the same manner we have historically, we will not be able to meet anticipated needs. Realizing this fact led to the formation of the CWWMG with the mission of addressing the needs of the Catawba-Wateree Basin. Incorporated in late 2007, this 501(c)(3) non-profit group came out of the three and one-half year stakeholder process associated with Duke Energy’s re-licensing of the Catawba-Wateree Hydro Project, part of a Comprehensive Re-licensing Agreement (CRA) that defines how the Basin will be managed for the next 40 to 50 years.
The CWWMG is funded by dues from voluntary members representing Duke Energy and the large water suppliers that use storage in the eleven lake Catawba-Wateree Project system.
We're an open book
We track every dollar raised through membership dues and show how the projects help preserve and protect our river.
We are stewards of our
water resources
We proactively plan for and implement project benefitting our entire Basin.
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- Basin Boundary
- Stations
- Lakes
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Our Basin, Our Team
Our member organizations manage the water you need every day. The CWWMG has 18 members; one member representing each of the 17 public water utilities in North and South Carolina which operate water intakes on either a reservoir in the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project or on the main stem of the river, and one member representing Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy). CWWMG members meet regularly to formulate strategies and projects to help understand and address the Basin’s water challenges.
Our Self Study
The CWWMG conducts a self-assessment every five years, as required by the bylaws, to ensure continued regional value and increase the group’s effectiveness. We've just completed our third self-assessment, read about it here: 2023 Study. The previous assessments and recommendations can be found here 2018 Study and here 2013 Study.
Bylaws
Our bylaws provide the foundation on which we operate. Our bylaws can be viewed here.
Our Board of Directors
Chair
Jimmy Bagley, PE
City of Rock Hill, SC
Vice Chair
Jeff Lineberger, PE
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC 
Secretary/Treasurer
Ron Hargrove
City of Charlotte, NC 
SC At-Large Director
Brad Bucy, PE
Lancaster County Water & Sewer District, SC
NC At-Large Director
Allison Kraft, PE
Town of Mooresville, NC
Our Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to hear about plans and activities of the CWWMG and to provide feedback as individuals from an external perspective to the officers and members about general direction, governance, strategy, planning and other aspects supportive of the CWWMG’s mission. As the committee is strictly advisory in nature, none of the members are asked to commit or speak on behalf of their respective organizations or employers, but to provide a unique perspective when appropriate. Click here to view the Advisory Committee Charter.
Academic/Research
Cal Sawyer, Clemson University Recreation
Tim Gestwicki, NC Wildlife Federation Local Government
Eleanor Mixon, Catawba Council of Governments Discretionary Seat
Connie Wade, Catawba Nation Executive Committee Economic Development
Robert Long, Chester County Economic Development Regulatory/State Government
Ryan Carter, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Residential Landowner of Project or River Frontage
Shirley Greene, Fairfield County Council Environment
Vicki Taylor, Catawba-Wateree Initiative Industrial or Business Interest
Wesley Wightman, Apple Infrastructure Services Agricultural or Forestry
Mitch Peele/Keith Larick, NC Farm Bureau
Our Members
Primary Representatives
Brad Bucy
District Manager, Lancaster County Water and Sewer District
Aubrey Lofton
Water Resources Division Director, Union County
Primary Representative
Fred Castles
Executive Director
Primary Representative
Will Hamblin
Public Utilities Director
Primary Representative
Jennifer Gibson
Water Plant Superintendent
Primary Representative
Jack Thornsberry
Director of Public Works
Primary Representative
Ron Hargrove
Deputy Director
Primary Representative
Ed Cross
Division Manager of Water Treatment
Primary Representative
Jeff Church
Public Services Utilities Director
Primary Representative
Brad Boris
Water Resources Director
Primary Representative
Jeff Womack
Division Manager
Primary Representative
Jimmy Bagley
Deputy City Manager
Primary Representative
Andy Smith
Water Resources Interim Director
Primary Representative
Jeff Lineberger
Director, Water Strategy & Hydro Licensing
Primary Representative
Jonathan Drazenovich
County Engineer
Primary Representative
Mike Hancock
General Manager
Primary Representative
Ed Cross
Division Manager of Water Treatment
Primary Representative
Joy Munday
Water Treatment Facility Superintendent
Primary Representative
Allison Kraft
Public Utilities Director
Primary Representative
Eric Wilson
Water Plant Superintendent
Primary Representative
Antonio Maturo
Assistant Utilities Director
Primary Representative
Jeff Corley
Water Resources Director
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