The Water Quality for Fisheries Symposium
is an annual event that provides a collaborative forum for the exchange of information on recent research, infrastructure best management practices, policy development, restoration and resilience projects, and advocacy that
protects the quality of water and quality of life for all in coastal NC.
The 1st Water Quality for Fisheries Symposium will be held
October 9, 10, 11 2024.
Building stakeholder and public support for improved water quality in North Carolina.
- Agriculture and Factory Farm Runoff
- Stormwater Runoff from Roads, Highways, and Parking Lots
- Industrial Pollutants
- Plastic Pollution
- Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants and Septic Tanks
SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION CONCEPT TODAY!
SPONSOR THE 2024 WATER QUALITY FOR FISHERIES SYMPOSIUM
Thank you to our wonderful hotel partners for providing discounted rooms for the event! Please book by September 8, 2024.
Palm Suites of Atlantic Beach Booking Instructions:
CLICK for website www.palmsuites.com
To Book Online:
Select- MAKE A RESERVATION
Towards the bottom, click on- +Do you have a group code?
Enter your code- WQFS100824 into the pop-up box
Click- SEARCH AVAILABILITY
Enter check-in date. The check-in date must be at least October 8 (date in code) to be able to book on-line in the group.
Enter # of nights Click-SEARCH AVAILABILITY again
The available room-types will come up, and you can proceed with your booking.
CALL HOTEL DIRECTLY at 252-247-6400 and press option 1 to speak with reservations
When calling they can use the group name Water Quality for Fisheries Symposium 2024 or the personal group code- WQFS100824 along with the arrival and departure dates of their stay.
Bask Hotel Booking Instructions:
CLICK for website www.baskhotel.com
To Book Online:
Select- 2024 Reservations box located on the upper right hand corner
Towards the bottom, click on- +Do you have a group code?
Enter your code- WQF10082024 into the pop-up box
Click- SEARCH AVAILABILITY
Enter check-in date. The check-in date must be at least October 8 (date in code) to be able to book on-line in the group.
Enter # of nights or enter the check out date
Click-SEARCH AVAILABILITY again
The available room-types will come up, and you can proceed with your booking.
CALL HOTEL DIRECTLY at 252-499-9200 to speak with reservations
When calling they can use the group name Water Quality for Fisheries Symposium 2024 or the personal group code- WQF10082024 along with the arrival and departure dates of their stay.
2024 Water Quality For Fisheries Symposium Raffle
This year at the WQ4F Symposium, CCRW will be raffling off items to support our fisheries work. If you have items you would like to donate, please email Waterkeeper@coastalcarolinariverwatch.org with a picture and description.
2024 Items:
- CCRW labeled Canoe and wooden paddles
- A FREE 2 night stay at Palm Suites of Atlantic Beach
Thank you to our sponsors at Palm Suites for their generous donation.
“Tidal Alert: The State of Water Quality and its Impacts on Coastal Fisheries” Film
Program Overview:
Click here for the Water Quality for Fisheries Program Overview
Program Process:
Collaboration:
The Water Quality for Fisheries Program has been developed through collaboration with the coastal commercial and recreational fishing community, water quality researchers, and coastal water quality advocacy organizations.
Research:
Survey Results Identifying Water Quality Concerns Prioritized by Coastal Fishing Representatives:
Carolina_Riverwatch_Summary_Report#1
Research and Assessment on Water Quality Concerns Prioritized by Coastal Fishing Representatives:
Five Water Quality Priorities:
Water Quality Priorities Identified by Coastal North Carolina Fisheries Representatives:
- Agriculture and Factory Farm Runoff
- Stormwater Runoff from Roads, Highways, and Parking Lots
- Industrial Pollutants
- Plastic Pollution
- Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants and Septic Tanks