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Swift Creek meanders through the Piedmont and contains a rich diversity of wildlife, some of which is endangered.
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A recent mussel kill which included the rare Spiny Mussel, has hit Swift Creek and killed about 125 mussels. Tests have not yet shown what caused this kill, however investigators are working on it.
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There is a petition trying to designate Swift Creek as Outstanding Resources Waters. In addition, there is also a request to give it high Quality Waters status with a provision preventing point source pollution.
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Sam Toler recounts the first leg of a canoeing journey down Swift Creek and the adventures that ensued on his trip. From beavers to abandoned Weldon’s Mill the trip is recounted.
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Sam Toler depicts the third leg of his canoe journey down Swift Creek. He tells of the wildlife, the swampy areas, and the abandoned mills along the way.
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Sam Toler recounts the canoe run he made in 12 degree weather with ice on the river and several layers of clothes on. Nevertheless he still saw wildlife and the old stone dam which had once belonged to Collins Grist Mill.
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Same Toler depicts a canoe trip down a stretch of Swift Creek. During the trip he witnessed any number of wildlife species and encountered a station that collects stream flow data for the U.S.
Geological Survey.
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation makes a plea to its members to call their representatives about the importance of reclassifying Swift Creek as Outstanding Resource Waters.
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Sam Toler relates the story of part 7 of his journey down Swift Creek. From the heat to the swampy nature of this particular section, the struggles are all relayed in detail.
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Sam Toler recounts the ninth leg of a journey he made down Swift Creek in April. He describes the wildlife and fishing on the creek.
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Sam Toler recounts the final leg of his journey down Swift Creek. From the wildlife observed, to the only encounter with other people on the river during the entirety of the journey, Toler creates a visual of what Swift Creek is like.
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Paul Ferguson relates his canoeing adventure with a friend and the wildlife they see including a plethora of snakes.
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The Town of Cary, North Carolina has committed to the protection of Swift Creek Bluffs, an area noted for its large mature beech trees and alluvial hardwood forest. The natural area is identified in the Wake County Inventory of Special Places.