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…
Equity in the Environment
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch seeking funders and collaborators for Equity in the Environment program. What: Equity in the Environment is a mentorship program designed to diversify environmental leadership by empowering underrepresented…
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…
Seeking Volunteer Water Quality Monitors
Make a difference in your waterways. Become a Volunteer Water Quality Monitor! See below for requirements and duties. Email RebeccaD@coastalcarolinariverwatch.org for consideration or questions. Requirements: – 18 years of age…
Act Now: Support Clean Water Funding in North Carolina
North Carolina legislators have a chance to improve our state’s water quality. Take action NOW to ask our legislators to protect your water quality further with these easy 2021 budget…