The North Carolina General Assembly experienced a big shift last week, when Representative Trisha Cotham switched from democrat to republican. This has happened before in North Carolina, most notably when Representative Jim Black bribed Representative Micheal Decker with $50,000 in an IHop in…
Looking ahead to the 2023 Swim Guide season, we are continuing to monitor the area upstream from Chicken Bridge and investigate E. coli issues identified in work for last year’s Swim Guide. E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacteria found…
To get a bill approved and made into state law, the bill goes through a maze of processes. We’ve worked with legislative members to draft bill language, and this is only the first baby step of the process. Schoolhouse Rock…
That sediment is the most common and widespread pollutant in our rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs may still come as a surprise to those not involved with water quality issues or who have not been directly impacted. Sediment begins with…
Check out a different area of your watershed by joining us Saturday, July 22, 2023 (10AM – 12PM) for a wetland hike along the Sandy Creek Trail in Durham! We will also gather again on Saturday, August 5, 2023 (10AM – 12PM) for…
Haw River Festival kicks of Saturdays in Saxapahaw! May 6, 4-8pm – Live music: Jasme Kelly, Honey Magpie & Saludos Compay – featuring Puppet Parade, Kayak Raffle, Silent Auction, Canoe Rides for Kids, Farmers Market, Food Trucks, River Activities and more! See you there!
MVP Southgate Filed an Extension Request with FERC The clock is ticking! Here’s your to-do list: make a comment to FERC, sign the Sierra Club petition and CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS! FERC has just issued a comment + intervenor period on MVP Southgate, closing July 24 at 5pm. The notice…
– Reject a proposed through-road route that would go very close to the Haw River buffer – rather than a more direct and central route. This new road alignment would create more traffic, light, noise, and runoff pollution near the river;…
With the unprecedented wave of development and increase in industrial activity across the state currently underway and projected for many years to come, monitoring, reporting and prevention of sediment pollution is critical to protecting our watersheds. – Emily Sutton, Haw…
What is the Issue? Industrial Contaminants FACTSHEET PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds) get into our water from direct discharges from industrial facilities. PFAS is a class of thousands of synthetic chemicals used for coatings, fire suppression, water proofing and…