The Riverkeeper Philosophy recognizes that protection of a natural resource requires constant vigilance. The Riverkeeper movement is an environmental "neighborhood watch" program, a citizens' patrol. It takes financial resources and a team of committed persons with all kinds of expertise. We need you!
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Public Awareness
Coalition Building
Investigation & Enforcement
Accountability
Legal Action & Advocacy
Volunteers and contributions make our work possible. Covekeepers, Lakekeepers, boat captains, legal research, administrative support, and financial resources all help to ensure that the Catawba River is clean. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Regina Stone, Community Coordinator at(704) 679-9494
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What is Muddy Water Watch (MWW)?
The Catawba River was recently designated by American Rivers as the Most Endangered River in the United States, and stormwater is the #1 problem. Help stem the tide of sediment from further impacting our rivers, streams and drinking water supplies. MWW is a state-wide initiative to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites by providing training workshops and materials developed specifically for volunteers on the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and the NC NPDES General Permit for construction stormwater runoff. After the training, volunteers will be able to properly identify sedimentation and erosion violations from active construction sites, as well as poorly maintained Best Management Practices (BMP’s)
How can you help?
MWW organizers are looking for volunteers.
No previous knowledge of erosion and sedimentation is needed, just a motivation to learn. We are looking for people to:
-monitor construction sites and take pictures of potential violations
-document and report streams, creeks, and other waterways that are polluted with excessive sediment
-learn how to use several data storage websites
-take aerial photographs after heavy rainfalls
-MUCH MORE!
MWW Training in the Catawba Basin
The Catawba Riverkeeper® Foundation will begin classes in Mecklenberg county on Tuesday January 6, at 6:30 p.m. The complete MWW training consists of 4 weeknight training sessions (January 6,13,20, and 27). All of the Tuesday evening training sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. at CPCC's Central Campus in Charlotte in IT room 1116.
Classes will be held in Gaston county as well on January 8,15,22, and 29th. Classes will be held every Thursday at 6:30 at Gaston College's East campus in Belmont in room 120.
How do I learn more about MWW? To learn more about MWW please visit http://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/muddy-water-watch-training or email Pam Beck pam@catawbariverkeeper.org It is not necessary to sign up before the January classes, but it would help us make sure we have enough materials for everybody if you sign up in advance.
To learn even more about MWW, visit www.muddywaterwatch.org. Here, you will find additional descriptions, contact information, training dates at other locations, training materials, and much more.
Less than 1% of all the water on the planet is available fresh water
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"Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope; and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance."
-Robert F. Kennedy Sr.
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About me: During historic drought…to stopping Wal-Mart from illegally storing herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in parking lots where rainwater washed pollutants that cause birth defects and other reproductive harm into public drinking water supplies of the Catawba River…to leading eleven counties, eight cities, three Marine Commissions, and the South Carolina General Assembly as they took action to oppose the largest inter basin transfer request in the history of North and South Carolina, the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation has been your voice for the protection of our river. Whenever your right to clean water is compromised, you know you can count on us to be there.
For the last 10 years, the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation has been devoted to the preservation of our river and the concerns of the communities that lie along its basin. Throughout the 14 counties of the Catawba River watershed – flowing through North and South Carolina – the Catawba Riverkeeper works with a support team of volunteers that maintain the river through strong advocacy, public education, building partnerships, investigating violators, holding polluters accountable, and participating in legal action when necessary. The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that no citizen’s right to clean water is taken away.
As an award winning 501(c) 3 non-profit, the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation demonstrates impeccable stewardship of the resources our donors invest in our mission, ensuring that intentions are honored and resources are used wisely. As a majority of our patrolling and local calls are handled by volunteers, much of the donated dollar goes directly to our programs.
As the Catawba-Wateree watershed continues to experience unprecedented growth, the need for advocacy, education, and protection of our water source heightens. We served over 1 million people last year – during drought, concerns over unregulated water withdrawals, proposed wastewater discharges, and irresponsible development. Over 1 million people who rely on the Catawba River for the water that flows through their homes and businesses every day. Your generous donations provide us with the extra support that we need to make a lasting difference in the future of the river.
So as you turn on your faucet – whether you are a lakefront resident or reside in the city – know that you are standing on the banks of the Catawba. The right to clean water should matter to everyone, and the Catawba Riverkeeper promises to speak for that right for all its citizens. We’ve shown persistence. We’ve shown dedication. And we’ve succeeded in making change. Let us represent your concerns about access to plentiful, clean drinking water, safe recreation opportunities, and protecting wildlife. Help us, help the river. Make a donation today.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a founder of Waterkeeper Alliance
Waterkeeper Alliance connects and supports local Waterkeeper programs to provide a voice for waterways and their communities worldwide. To champion clean water and strong communities, Waterkeeper Alliance: 1. Supports and empowers member Waterkeeper organizations to protect communities, ecosystems and water quality; 2. Promotes the Waterkeeper model for watershed protection worldwide; and 3. Advocates for issues common to Waterkeeper programs.
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Waterkeeper Alliance connects and supports local Waterkeeper programs to provide a voice for waterways and their communities worldwide. To champion clean water and strong communities, Waterkeeper Alliance:
1. Supports and empowers member Waterkeeper organizations to protect communities, ecosystems and water quality; 2. Promotes the Waterkeeper model for watershed protection worldwide; and 3. Advocates for issues common to Waterkeeper programs.
The sun was beginning to burn off the morning mist that hung over the river, like a gentle white veil. The water murmured and sparkled, as it flowed along. Up in the sky the turkey buzzards that nested in the nearby cliffs were circling and gliding through the crisp spring air. Zack stood there by the river's edge and took a deep breath. He loved the smell of the river.
A fish jumped and Ziggy ran into the water, trying to catch it.
"Come back here, Ziggy," Zack said, "Let's go find Ivy. The shad are running!"
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Just thought we'd drop by and say HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you're having a great one! Oh, and btw, we just added 3 new songs off of our new record... If you have a few extra minutes, please drop by the page and let us know what you think of em! Thanks again, and we'll see you at Alley Cat on the 21st (we hope)!
"Well, this is the planet Earth, Professor Ang...?" Zak was struggling for the name again.
"Angelicus. Aquius Botanicus Angelicus. Of Quantia. Well, if this is the planet Earth, there must be something terribly, terribly wrong! Because this river is not as clean as it should be." He reached down to the red loop on his belt and pulled out the old magazine.
He mumbled to himself as he thumbed through the pages. "Now, where was that? Ah, here! It right here in the Planetary Guide. "
He read. “ ‘The Big Blue Ball is not too hot, not too cold. It has sun, rain, wind and snow, is abundant with living creatures and has the largest supply of water in the universe. Its lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and oceans are all clean and contain plenty of pure water for charging a traveler's pipe.' You see? The perfect water to spark my bubble with. It has the power to guide me back home to Quantia. "
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