“Solutions to the plastic waste problem are often described in terms of what consumers can do to help. But federal legislation, set to be introduced by two Democrats in Congress on Tuesday, would shift responsibility to the industries producing the plastic encircling the globe.” Read More: Federal Bill Seeks to Read more…
Your Crystal Coast Waterkeeper/White Oak-New Riverkeeper Alliance Advocacy Director- Larry Baldwin, CCRW Board Member- Elsie Herring, and CCRW Advisor- Rick Dove traveled to federal appeals court for the latest development in NC hog nuisance lawsuits. Remarks from Judges were promising, sending a powerful message to the hog industry that reckless Read more…
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is grateful to have served as the lead sponsor of the 2020 NC Marine Debris Symposium. We spent last week learning from and collaborating with other organizations, researchers, and advocates taking action on marine debris. Thanks to all our members and sponsors who helped make this Read more…
Crystal Coast Waterkeeper Tells the “Seismic Truth” “Crystal Coast Waterkeeper Larry Baldwin believes you deserve to know the truth about seismic testing and offshore drilling. Larry knows how dangerous seismic testing and offshore drilling on the North Carolina Coast would be for his community and he won’t stop educating and Read more…
“It’s been a difficult year for commercial fisherman Down East which is why Crystal Coast Waterkeeper hosted First Lady Kristin Cooper in Harkers Island Saturday. Cooper was able to see first hand the struggles many commercial fishermen are facing as a result of Hurricane Florence.” Full article HERE.
The House approved legislation Wednesday that would permanently bar drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and extend a moratorium on drilling off Florida’s west coast. Coastal lawmakers from both parties said the bills would protect U.S. coasts from drilling that can pollute crucial waters — and lead to disasters Read more…
A special session will be held this week to discuss the high levels of a man-made chemical found in Maysville’s well water. According to a press release from the Town of Maysville, a special session will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Maysville Town Hall to discuss the PFAS Read more…
Thanks to all who submitted public comment. As always, there is still much more work to be done. Let’s keep the pressure on to Protect Our Coast! State finds seismic testing inconsistent with coastal management policies
Thanks to our intern Ava for writing a great LTE. Editor: I recently attended a public hearing on the proposed seismic blasting held by the Division of Coastal Management. I was able to listen to comments from concerned locals, scientists, and advocates who strongly oppose seismic blasting off the coast of Read more…
