This bill puts North Carolina’s thriving coastal tourism economy at risk, in search
of elusive offshore drilling revenues. it also pushes North Carolina to begin hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
for natural gas,
a dangerous process which contaminates groundwater and has caused
devastation in other eastern states. While the process is currently
illegal in North Carolina, the passage of this bill is the first step
toward legalizing something that has destroyed communities and local economies in other states.
Map showing generalized locations of the Triassic basins of North Carolina. These hold sedimentary rocks sequences with organic shales that may be suitable for unconventional natural gas production (after Reid & Milici, 2008) Basemap by Geology.com and MapResources.
Students from NC State clean-up at Poole Road canoe launch
Annual Neuse River Spring Clean-up The Neuse River Spring Clean-up occurs on the first Saturday in April. This is a one-day event from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. where volunteers help remove trash and debris form the Neuse and some of it's tributaries. Our volunteers include youth groups, church and civic organizations, business associates, paddle clubs and river enthusiasts. Click here to learn more...
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Mud overflowing from construction site into street
Muddy Water Watch (MWW) The Muddy Water Watch project is a community-based, citizen training project designed to reduce sediment pollution--the number one pollutant in NC streams and rivers. The project was created in direct response to citizen complaints about sediment related impacts they could see in their own neighborhoods. The program provides education, training workshops and support that will give citizens the necessary tools to actively engage with local governing bodies, policymakers and developers on issues concerning clean water in their communitites. MWW website...
RiverWatch RiverWatch is a "neighborhood watch" program for the Lower Neuse River Basin. After a training session to learn about the river, pollution threats, and how to recognize them, volunteers will spend 8 hours per month on their assigned river or creek looking for potential pollution problems. Click here to learn more....
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Paddlers pause for a photo before starting the race
Neuse River Day Neuse River Day is an annual community festival at Union Point Park in New Bern, NC. The festival includes environmental exhibitors, live music, entertainers, arts and crafts vendors and lots of good food; but the main entertainment is on the water. Paddling enthusiasts, participate in canoe and raft races, some are serious and some are just for fun. There are a variety of volunteer positions from the planning committee to selling tickets. Click here to learn more....
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Riverkeeper Film Festival If you enjoy Independent and Documentary films, the Riverkeepr Film Festival just might be the perfect volunteer position for you. Our festival opens in Raleigh and travels to several theaters in the Neuse Basin. We need volunteers to help in all locations. Click here for more information about the Film Festival....
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Administrative Assistance Occasionally we need office help with a mass mailing or assembling workbooks. If you would like to volunteer to help in the office please call or email the RIVERKEEPER® Office in your area. New Bern: info@neuseriver.org (252-637-7972) Raleigh: stephanie@neuseriver.org (919-856-1180)
