The Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Board of Directors has appointed Riley Lewis as White Oak Waterkeeper (WOW). Riley joined the staff of Coastal Carolina Riverwatch in the Summer of 2022. Prior to this role, she served as an AmeriCorps member in Read more…
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 general biogas permit would like — while the major pollution Read more…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…