Hickory Nut Gorge Recovery Plan

HICKORY NUT GORGE RECOVERY PLAN

In response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Hickory Nut Gorge, the Planning Department has initiated the creation of a Recovery Plan for the area. 

On May 5, 2025, the Board of Commissioners contracted Equinox to assist county staff in preparing a recovery plan. Equinox will assist in technical proficiency related to recovery work and expand available resources. County staff will facilitate this plan's significant components and continue fostering established community relationships, while also leading a Community Partners Group.  

The Community Partners Group will consist of nine members, comprised of property owners/renters, and individuals who work or attend school in the study area. The plan study area is indicated on the map below. The Board of Commissioners will begin appointing members to the committee at their May 21, 2025, meeting. If you are interested in serving as a member of the Community Partners Group, please complete the application form included below and submit it to the Clerk to the Board, Denisa Lauffer, at dlauffer@hendersoncountync.gov. Please indicate “Hickory Nut Gorge Community Partners Group” as the committee you wish to serve on, since this is a generic application form for all County committees.