ELIZABETHTON â The Elizabethton City Council took a step forward Thursday in plans to develop the cityâs rivers for recreation.
By a unanimous vote, the council agreed to hire the Colorado firm of River Restorations to move forward with studies on the future recreational development of the cityâs two rivers and whether the focus should be on the Watauga, the Doe, or a combination of the two rivers.
The council has designated $38,082.88 for the contract with River Restorations. The company is to investigate whether a white-water park could be constructed and successful in Elizabethton. The firm will also determine what engineering services are needed and whether the two rivers would be suitable for kayaking, rafting or tubing.
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ELIZABETHTON â Several committees of the Carter County Commission held meetings on Tuesday evening, hearing from numerous citizens and groups, but one of the groups that had not been heard from previously was the Northeast Tennessee Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby.
Norma Morrison, a retired professor from Milligan University, spoke for the group and addressed the Health and Welfare Committee. The group asked for the Commission to pass a Carter County resolution on reducing pollution or endorsing House Bill 2307, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. She also asked the commissioners to encourage First District Rep. Diana Harshbarger to join the new Republican climate caucus.