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NC Marine Debris Symposium Call for Papers – Closing Soon
Last chance to submit an abstract or paper for the 2022 NCMDS. Submit yours, before the end of the week, to be considered. Click here to submit.
News
Swim Advisory: Sound Side 16th Street, Morehead City
From NC DEQ: An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in Carteret County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. Read more…
Actions
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 July 6th, the Town is also hosting two virtual public stakeholder Read more…
Updates
White Oak Waterkeeper Departure Message
Dear Coastal Carolina Riverwatch members, volunteers, and supporters, With a heavy heart, I will be moving from my position as White Oak Waterkeeper at Coastal Coastal Carolina Riverwatch at the end of July 2022 to pursue furthering my education. I Read more…
Updates
Tree Giveaway
Thank you to our community and all our partners who are helping us plant 200 trees this weekend! Our table at Olde Beaufort Farmers Market completely ran out! Seedlings are still available at Fishtowne Brewhouse and Island Produce while supplies Read more…
Updates
Wetland Investigation
Last week, White Oak Waterkeeper, Becca, and CCRW Board Member Jan, investigated possible development threats to wetlands in the southern tip of our watershed. Stay tuned for upcoming action alerts on this issue to make your voice heard. Spending time Read more…
Actions
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 with any questions: RebeccaD@coastalcarolinariverwatch.org Public Comment Information: Virtual public comment– Read more…
Actions
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 road crossings, expanding existing infrastructure, and mining within wetlands. CCRW Read more…
Actions
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 Carolina Riverwatch is encouraging the coastal community to join us Read more…
Events
Queens Creek Cleanup
Join CCRW on Jan. 22nd for a creek cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Meet at the Queens Creek Road bridge in Swansboro a 1 pm. Roadside parking is located along bridge. Look for CCRW Read more…
