ADVOCACY ALERT: PFAS-containing Foam at Marinas
Uncovering the Hidden Threat: PFAS in Firefighting Foam at Marinas Poses Risks As boat owners eagerly prepare for the upcoming season, the unseen threat of PFAS containing fire-fighting foam lingers.…
Heartfelt Thanks for a Transformative Year – A Bright Future Ahead!
Dear Water Quality Supporters, As we bid farewell to 2023, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each one of you for your incredible support, dedication, and contributions to…
Reflecting on a Year of Advocacy: CCRW’s Commitment to Water Quality
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch’s staff and board have made great strides in 2023 to protect our communities quality water and support a quality life along our coast. Throughout the year we…
Looking Forward To 2024: CCRW Projects In Research, Outreach and Advocacy
CCRW has had an incredibly successful year dedicated to protecting the White Oak River Basin and we are thrilled to usher in 2024 with a host of exciting new projects!…
Environmental Justice for Indigenous People in NC
Environmental justice for Indigenous people in North Carolina encompasses a range of interconnected concerns rooted in land rights, health, culture, and social justice. Indigenous communities, like the Lumbee, Coharie, and…
Cryptocurrency and Environmental Justice in Eastern NC
Cryptocurrency mining has become a topic of discussion and controversy in Greenville, particularly in relation to the Compute North project. The Greenville Utilities board held closed-door meetings throughout 2021 to…
Shining the Light of Truth: The North Carolina Environmental Justice Summit
The 2023 North Carolina Environmental Justice Summit, held from October 20 to 21, was a powerful gathering of activists, scholars, and community leaders dedicated to addressing environmental injustices. This two-day…
Dangerous Decision on Wetlands!
In July 2023 the NC House and Senate overrode the Governor’s veto of the “Farm Bill” which included language detrimental to our state’s wetlands. This wetland provision will tie NC’s…
Join us at the People’s Tour in Jacksonville!
Join Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and representatives from Waterkeeper Alliance to learn about the threats animal Factory Farms pose to our state and communities and learn about CCRW efforts and how…
Pure Farms Pure Waters Update
PURE FARMS, PURE WATERS: New Project Assesses CAFO and Fisheries Connection Coastal Carolina Riverwatch (CCRW) is excited to announce a new Pure Farms Pure Waters (PFPW) project! Through funding from…