Protecting quality of water and quality of life in coastal NC.

CCRW serves a total area of 320 miles of rivers and streams, 140,104 acres of estuaries, and 129 miles of coastline.

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CCWK is an advocacy organization dedicated to protecting & enhancing the sounds, rivers, and coastal waters of the Crystal Coast.

It's #FarmFriday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🚜

It's #FarmFriday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week we are featuring @shenkfamilyfarm and we also want to congratulate them on their new baby, Daisy Ruth (not pictured here). 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Shenk Family Farm in Newport, NC values sustainably and responsibly raised or grown products for local communities. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"We at Shenk Family Farm love to provide quality meat & eggs to our local community in a way that ensures happy and healthy animals, consumers, and farmers. We make every effort to restore the land by letting our animals live in their natural habitat and fertilize the land as they get moved around our fields." -Rachel⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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They raise all of their animals outside on pasture with a non-gmo NC feed. Shenk Family Farm offers whole chickens & cuts, pork, whole turkeys (at Thanksgiving) and eggs.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out their website at shenkfamilyfarm.com for more information and for their family's favorite quiche recipe! They also share lots of recipes on their social media pages. Yum!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember, when we shop from local farmers, we make the decision to support our community and conserve resources.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#supportlocalfarmers #eatlocal

Through the Pure Farms, Pure Waters campaign, we w

Through the Pure Farms, Pure Waters campaign, we work with other NC Waterkeepers and several amazing statewide advocates to address the impacts that Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) have on our water. CAFOs subject our rivers to fecal contamination and pollute the air in surrounding communities.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last week, CCRW Waterkeeper, Rebecca, spent time on the New River with CCRW Board Member, and Riverkeeper Emeritus Tom Mattison, collecting water samples to monitor bacteria levels surrounding CAFOs in that area. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tom Mattison has a plethora of experience as an environmentalist. In 1996 Mattison became a founding board member of the New River Foundation. His work with the foundation led to the founding of the White Oak New River Alliance, which is a Waterkeeper Alliance licensed program. He was also the first Riverkeeper of the New River.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are thrilled to have the knowledge and history from Tom, as well as him to serve on our board. We also couldn't be more appreciative to have had him go out onto the New River last week. Thank you, Tom, for all you do for our waterways!

🌟VIP ALL ACCESS🌟 to the Eco-Gift Guide will

🌟VIP ALL ACCESS🌟 to the Eco-Gift Guide will be available tonight!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That's right! The early release of our #ecogiftguide is tonight! We have a very special #VIPlist who will receive early access to the Eco-Gift Guide before anyone else!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have no fear. Not on the list? No worries! You still have time! Simply click the link in bio 👆🏼 and follow the prompt to "Get on the VIP list." Yes! It's that easy!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🐚You're a CCRW member? Oh, well you're already a VIP! 😍 🥂 Thank you for your support!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We're so excited for the launch of the 2021 Eco-Gift Guide and cannot wait to share it with you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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By supporting businesses in the Eco-Gift Guide, you will be:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💦 Reducing waste⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💦 Supporting local businesses, and,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💦 Protecting clean water this season!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You know what else? When you shop local, you don't have to wait around for delayed items, backordered gifts, products sitting on cargo ships, etc. Shopping local is easy peasey!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Your choices this season can make a difference!

Thanks to @34northbar for being a CCRW Platinum Bu

Thanks to @34northbar for being a CCRW Platinum Business Member! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Their generous contribution supports our work to protect our water quality in our local waterways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@34northbar goes above and beyond by serving reusable glassware, providing compostable straws, and helping us with various fundraising via exciting raffles and giveaways throughout the year!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please visit them at 1106 Cedar Point Blvd to enjoy a drink on their patio and support their efforts! You will love it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Learn about the benefits of a CCRW business membership on our website: https://bit.ly/3n28ozr

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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 group of local community advocates Read more…

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Happy #WorldRiversDay

World Rivers Day World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways! It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around Read more…

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Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Launched the Water Quality for Fisheries Program in Early 2021

Coastal Carolina Riverwatch launched the Water Quality for Fisheries program in early 2021. This project addresses water quality improvement through several collaborative objectives being developed in partnership with fisheries communities. The purpose of the Water Read more…

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Rebecca Drohan Appointed as Coastal Carolina Waterkeeper

The Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Board of Directors recently appointed Rebecca Drohan as Waterkeeper. Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is a citizen-based, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring, protecting, and enhancing the waters of the Crystal Coast, White Oak Read more…

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Swansboro Swim Advisory

Update: Swim advisory lifted 8/24/21 Please see the information in the NC DEQ Press Release. Coastal Carolina Riverwatch will be looking into this matter and relaying all necessary updates. Precautionary water quality swimming advisory issued for Read more…

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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 and up – Attend a Read more…

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700 Arendell St. Suite 2, Morehead City, NC 28557

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Lisa Rider, Executive Director (910) 330-3140

Rebecca Drohan, Program Coordinator (919) 961-3299

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