Advocacy Alert: Reg Reform Act
House Bill 600, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023, currently making its way through the North Carolina General Assembly, rolls back environmental protections for everyone in NC, but coastal communities…
Poultry Farm Aerial Investigations
Poultry Farm Aerial Investigations Our White Oak Waterkeeper recently went on a flight with SouthWings pilot, Rolf, to observe Poultry and Hog Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). The goal of…
Nationwide PFAS Study finds no toxic “forever chemicals” in surface waters around Maysville
Earlier this year the Town of Maysville was found to have high levels of PFAS in their ground water and drinking water. This summer our White Oak Waterkeeper collected surface…
Rust Tide in New River
In September and October of 2022, Coastal Carolina Riverwatch monitored a Harmful Algae Bloom known for “Rust Tides” in the lower New River. Thanks to the help of SouthWings, our…
Major Pollution Event on the Neuse
This spring, biogas technology, which utilizes covered lagoons or digesters, was being touted as “clean, renewable energy” by industry representatives as DEQ was holding public hearings to determine what a…
Action Alert: Protect Emerald Isle Maritime Forest
Help our community protect Emerald Isle’s 30-acre tract of pristine maritime forest and wetlands known as McLean-Spell Park. Find more info below and submit comment HERE by July 13th. On…
Action Alert: Biogas Permit
Make your voice heard on biogas; urge NC Department of Environmental Quality to protect our water, air, and communities. Use the resources below to help draft comments, and contact us…
Belgrade Quarry Expansion
CCRW has submitted public comment to The Army Corps of Engineers regarding Martin Marietta’s proposed expansion of the Belgrade Quarry in Jones County, NC. This project would involve adding new…
Gibbs Creek Update and Comments to Planning Board
The Southern Environmental Law Center submits comments to the Town of Beaufort Planning Board regarding the proposed “Salt Wynd Preserve” along Gibbs Creek, on behalf of Coastal Carolina Riverwatch. Coastal…
Action Alert: Protect Gibbs Creek
Protect Gibbs Creek Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Waterkeeper, Rebecca Drohan, advocates for preserving and protecting the quality of water and quality of life in Eastern North Carolina. Recently, Rebecca joined a…