Waterkeepers Carolina
A confederation of NC RIVERKEEPERS® who dedicate themselves to guarding and improving our water and
Guardians of our water and health from the mountains to the sea.
Contact your elected officials and tell them fix the 2023 Farm Bill to provide protections for wetlands!! We need these vital resources to mitigate flooding, filter our drinking water, and provide home to thousands of species!
24/06/2023
Welcome to What's in Your Dry Bag, where we show you what our River and Waterkeepers need out in the field! Let us know if you have any questions about what all that equipment is 🤔 and what you want to see your share with you about their job!!
Coastal NC isn't just beaches and sand dunes, it's also wading through the salt marshes and traversing freshwater streams. Here is what Riley needs in the White Oak River Basin: YSI water quality meter, disposable gloves, sample bottles, lab sheets, notes, pens and markers, plankton tow net (her favorite item), GPS, towel, water bottle, bug spray, binoculars and field camera all in a sneaky camo backback.
Not pictured are the waders, hat and sunglasses that she's usually wearing!
05/05/2023
We’re thrilled to be a recipient of ’s 2023 grant. Waterkeepers Carolina is thrilled to join others in improving water quality and fighting climate change with our initiatives! Thank you!
https://mosaicmomentum.org/2023mosaicgrants/
09/04/2023
Spring is upon us at last which means its the perfect time to get out on the river! Water trails, camping, dolphins, oh my🛶⛺️🐬 Paddle over 200 miles of water trails and stay in some of the many screened in camping platforms! Check out tarpamlicowatertrail.org to plan your trip today!
08/04/2023
This little guy, pictured with Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell, needs your help! Neuse River Waterdogs or Carolina Mudpuppies, are only found in North Carolina with most of its population in the Tar and Neuse River watersheds. Check out ncwildlife.org to learn more!
07/04/2023
07/04/2023
More from the Waccamaw River Basin...one of the few places in all of North Carolina where you can find carnivorous plants! They can also be seen in some regions of the White Oak and Cape Fear River basins!
06/04/2023
One of many beautiful and biodiverse areas in the Waccamaw watershed 🏞
If you ever find yourself in Watauga country, you'll notice how many waterfalls there are to explore. Waterfalls Park in Newland is home to several cascades that join to make one steep drop 🏞
07/03/2023
Don't let Chemours continue to pollute drinking water for hundreds of thousands of residents and wildlife! Go to actionnetwork.org today to send your letter!
21/02/2023
Join Wednesday on March 1st, 6-7pm! Learn about the impact of PFAS on our environment and our drinking water as well as the solutions available to us. Don’t miss out on what these excellent professional educators have to share!
21/02/2023
We couldn't be prouder of Patrick as he moves on to a new gig, along with his recently-received Master's degree! Patrick has been with CFRW for about 8 years—beginning as the boathouse attendant and also managing cleanups and building up our Creekwatchers program, and ending up as the Field Research Manager where he worked closely with Kemp on monitoring hog and poultry facilities through mapping, water quality sampling, and the Swim Guide, over-flights and so much more. He has been instrumental in work to get DEQ to issue notices of violations on several facilities and has recently used his skills in GIS to support our PFAS work. He was also our resident drone pilot helping to monitor easements and get other useful footage from the skies. He has brought so much joy and support to CFRW throughout his tenure and we will miss his perpetual graciousness, cheer, and all-around good nature. Thank you, Patrick. Congratulations! And, we will miss you!
21/02/2023
📣✨We need auction items for our Oyster Roast this weekend!✨
Do you make art, provide services, or have items you can donate?
Please message us with details on your donation and we'll highlight your contribution at the event and on social media. ([email protected])
Your donation helps our small but mighty water quality organization protect your local rivers!
21/02/2023
Who doesn't love sea turtles and
manatees?! We should be protecting these valuable
species so they can enjoy their environment as much
as we do!
The White Oak River Basin has so many unique things to do and see! Paddle to Permuda Island, hike in Croatan National Forest, or visit the wild horses in Rachel Carson Reserve!
The French Broad River Basin is the third oldest river in the world (formed over 300 million years ago) and is home to hundreds of species of fish and wildlife, waterfalls, national forests, and grand views!
16/02/2023
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The Cape Fear River Basin is home to many more hidden gems than just the oldest bald cypress tree, the only coquina rocks in NC, and those *adorable* alligators, so go explore for yourself!
14/02/2023
These little guys keep our waters clean but they also need clean water to thrive! They are only present in three river systems now: Little Tennessee River Basin, French Broad River Basin, and the Nolichucky River Basin.
Swallow-tailed kites, Pygmy Sunfish, and Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers are just a few of the species in the Waccamaw River Basin that are under threat. Habitat destruction from deforestation and development are the primary concern for these little guys!
07/02/2023
Only 20 minutes from High Shoals Falls, Pot Branch is a secluded and peaceful waterfall worth the hike!
16/12/2022
When we say YOU make this possible, we mean it! With your help we were able to put together Swim Guide Report! Thank you to all that showed us what community means!
16/12/2022
Great work to Good Stewards of Rockingham and Dan Riverkeeper, Steven Pulliam! Check out the report and see how you can support your Riverkeeper to keep on Riverkeepin' :)
15/12/2022
That's a wrap for Mountain True team and Swim Guide! Awesome job to this team and to Watauga Riverkeeper, Andy Hill! Read the report and support your Riverkeepin' team TODAY!
14/12/2022
Woohoo! Our new Black-Sampit Riverkeeper and Winyah Rivers Alliance conduct testing in both North and South Carolina! Make sure to read Swim Guide and see what YOU can do to support them!
14/12/2022
HUGE shoutout to Waccamaw Riverkeeper, Cara Schildknecht and the Winyah Rivers Alliance team for making Swim Guide Report what is it this year! Fantastic work this year and a great outcome for Swim Guide. Please read the report and check out all the amazing work all our Riverkeepers have done this season!!
13/12/2022
Fantastic job to Winyah Rivers Alliance and Lumber Riverkeeper, Jefferson Currie II. Make sure you read the Swim Guide Report to learn more about how you can support your Riverkeeper and what these numbers mean!
12/12/2022
READ the report and support your Mountain True team and Green Riverkeeper, Erica Shanks! With your help, we can keep these waters clean!
11/12/2022
More awesome results from the Mountain True team! Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, is hard at work guarding the Broad River...make sure to read Swim Guide and learn about what these numbers mean!!
10/12/2022
Awesome job to Haw River Assembly and Haw Riverkeeper, Emily Sutton. Support them so we can keep these numbers up!!
10/12/2022
Great work Sound Rivers and Neuse Riverkeeper, Samantha Krop! Check out the Report and see what these. numbers mean! SUPPORT your Riverkeepers, they need you!
09/12/2022
READ the report to find out more about the French Broad River and see what we can do to improve over the next few months! Remember to support your Riverkeeper so they can keep working and protecting your watershed.
29/11/2022
It’s please consider a donation to your Riverkeeper Foundation! You can also donate directly to us by visiting our website and clicking, Make A Difference 🤍💧
29/11/2022
VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 12/10 - 12/11 – MountainTrue Volunteers collect water samples at designated sites for chemical analysis at a state-certified lab. Come join the VWIN Sampling weekend on December 10th - 11th. Fill out the contact form below to add your name to the volunteer list.
29/11/2022
Today!
No Man's Land Film Festival 2022 – MountainTrue No Man’s Land Film Festival 2022 2022 No Man’s Land Film Festival Presented by MountainTrue and New Belgium Brewing on November 29 in Asheville, NC. No registration is required for in-person attendees. If you plan to view the virtual screening, please choose from the two registration options bel...
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