What inspired you to volunteer for the 4th Grade Learning Celebration at Haw River Assembly? I attended the Haw River Festival and enjoyed it so much I volunteered to help the following year. Elaine Chiosso and Cynthia Crossen convinced me…
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Guardians of the Haw: Haw River Assembly Supporters Speak with Dr. Maja Kricker
Tagged with: Environmental Education, haw river, Haw River Assembly, Haw River Learning Celebration, Outdoor education, Testimonials
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Research study finds very high levels of PFAS in Haw River fish
A recent study (pdf below) found high levels of a harmful chemical, PFOS, in sunfish from the Haw River, especially in Burlington. In some fish, PFOS levels were as high as 124 parts per billion (ppb), with an average of…
Tagged with: Burlington NC, Clean Water, Environmental Justice, fishing, haw river, Haw River Assembly, NCFishing, PFAS, PFOS, pittsboro nc, Pollution, water pollution
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Do you eat fish from the Haw River, Jordan Lake or other local waters? ¿Come pescado del río Haw, del lago Jordán o de otras aguas locales?
Eating a variety of fish can help you stay healthy. Fish are a good source of protein and other vitamins and minerals. But pollution like PFAS chemicals in the Haw River from industries pose a significant risk to human health…
Tagged with: Burlington NC, haw river, Haw River Assembly, pesca, pittsboro nc, Pollution, water pollution
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Outreach
Covering a large watershed, we are in need of volunteers to help represent Haw River Assembly at events in the community! Volunteers interested will help staff educational tables at public events like Chatham Agriculture Festival, Earth Day events, and more. Our…
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Meet the Artists Behind “The Spirit of the River” Trash Sculpture
Tagged with: #Art, #PlasticArt, ArtActivism, climate change, haw river, Haw River Assembly, Plastic Pollution, Pollution, water pollution
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Why become a member of HRA? Check out these exciting 2024 events!
Join us today! View our membership page HERE!
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Town of Pittsboro Press Release on 1,4-dioxane: 1/25/2024, 5:27pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 JANUARY 2024 Media Contact: Colby W. Sawyer, MPA CEM | (919) 542-4621 ext. 1108 | csawyer@pittsboronc.gov Town of Pittsboro Continues to Move Forward with Phase II Improvements at Water Plant The Town continues to move forward…
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