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…
New Coastal Waterkeeper Announced
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…