Only 3 days until the Grand Opening of the River Room! We hope to see you in McAdenville this weekend. riverroom.catawbariverkeeper.org/events/

Come check it out this weekend!

We get a lot of questions about why we mark storm drains! These markers remind not to dump trash/pollutants because storm drains go directly into waterways and can harm the wildlife and plants that live there. Be on the lookout for our markers & report illegal dumping to 311.

We're hiring a South Fork Watershed Manager! Check out the posting here: catawbariverkeeper.org/2022/09/27/now…

Take a minute to check out storm drains near your home. Hurricane Ian could impact our area with heavy rain. Before the rain arrives is the best time to clear debris from storm drains to help avoid localized flooding.

Plan now and be prepared! With heavy rain predicted for the Charlotte area, you can help avoid potential localized flooding by clearing out storm drains around your home today BEFORE the rain begins.

Lake Wateree Drawdown Lake Wateree is the downstream most reservoir within the Catawba-Wateree watershed and has been susceptible to flooding. Tomorrow, Duke Energy will begin a month-long project to remedy this issue. Check out the link to learn more! catawbariverkeeper.org/2022/10/05/lak…

Last week, our Executive Director John Searby was a guest on the Savvy Citizen Podcast to discuss Catawba Riverkeeper's new headquarters in McAdenville, the River Room. Give it a listen to hear the latest with Catawba Riverkeeper! lnkd.in/gFHXxnur

Anything that gets dumped into storm drains ends up in our creeks—like this paint in #LittleSugarCreek. Help keep our creeks clean. Do not dump anything in creeks and report anything harmful you see. #CleanCreeks #Environmentalism #CharlotteNC #Charlotte

50 years ago, the Clean Water Act was passed in the United States. The passing of this legislation was a pivotal moment for safe environmental practices and restoration for our water. Hear from the Riverkeeper about what the act allows us to do!

Our Riverkeeper Brandon Jones had an interview with the Charlotte Ledger explaining how the new River Room benefits our mission. Give it a look, it's all for the water! charlotteledger.substack.com/p/new-revenue-…

Today's Ledger: A talk with Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones, about clean water for Charlotte, the importance of our river basin — and why the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation opened a bar in McAdenville. (Bonus: it's podcast, too) open.spotify.com/episode/7i1tU7…

Cancer-causing pollution trickles to SC river from paper mill, reports show thestate.com/news/local/env… Mandy Powers Norrell The-Buzz Catawba Riverkeeper Congaree Riverkeeper

Despite about 2 inches of much needed rain this weekend, #lakewylie remains very low due to downstream Dam work. It’s like a desert-scape in our back yard. #imajenationphotos #StormHour Al Conklin WBTV Brad Panovich Catawba Riverkeeper

Catawba Riverkeeper 99% pass?! Woohoo! Support your Riverkeeper today so we can see these #swimguide numbers next year!

Chistmas County is a magical time in Gaston County with celebrations of holiday lights festivals, parades, skating, snowless sledding and more. gogastonnc.org/so/a9OJEgBZE?l… #christmas2022 #christmastime #christmaslights #Holidays #holidaylights #sledding #iceskating #weekendgetaway

This week, Catawba Riverkeeper received funding through the Environmental Enhancement Grant program to work toward cleaner drinking water in the Charlotte area! ncdoj.gov/attorney-gener…

We're hosting our "DIY Riversweep" this weekend at our Second Saturday Stream Cleanup. Volunteers will be removing litter from Long Creek and will receive t-shirts, compliments of Catawba Riverkeeper. Visit our registration page to sign-up: bit.ly/3fgSM5X.

The recent series from the The Charlotte Observer and the The News & Observer about Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) has given much needed public light to an issue that has been persisting throughout the last decade. catawbariverkeeper.org/catawba-riverk…

Engagement Manager Greg Nance gives a recap of the Recreation season from 2022! youtube.com/watch?v=oEbTtQ…