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HRA in the News: News and Observer by Adam Wagner – Disney and our Open Letter calling for more environmentally friendly building practices

Article Link HERE Adam Wagner 8–10 minutes The 1,500-acre Asteria community — part of the company’s Storyliving by Disney brand — will include 4,000 single-family and multifamily homes, including housing aimed at adults ages 55 and older. The Haw River

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HRA In The News: Times News, Burlinton, NC – State of the Haw Speaker Series

thetimesnews.com ‘State of the Haw’ talk taking place in Pittsboro TIMES-NEWS STAFF 1–2 minutes PITTSBORO — The Haw River Assembly is hosting a free presentation of its annual water quality report, “State of the Haw.” Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton will present

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HRA in the News – Times News, Burlington, NC – Burlington’s 1,4-dioxane into the Haw River.

thetimesnews.com Burlington targets company for harmful chemical discharge TIMES-NEWS STAFF ~3 minutes BURLINGTON – A local manufacturer is suspected of being behind a sudden spike in a potential cancer-causing chemical in Burlington’s sewage, the city said in a press release.

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Open Letter to Disney: Will Disney Make Protection of the Haw River and Natural Environment a Priority?

Open Letter to Disney: Will Disney Make Protection of the Haw River and Natural Environment a Priority?

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HRA Lobby Day

On April 24th, 2024, Haw River Assembly volunteers joined our Haw Riverkeeper to lobby for important bills directly impacting districts in the watershed. Stay tuned for 2025 dates! We understand that speaking to our government leaders can be intimidating, and we want

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ATTN: Residents of Alamance County – The Stericycle plant poses major risks to air quality to water quality.

ATTN: Residents of Alamance County

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Pittsboro merger with Sanford Wastewater

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Upcoming: 2 Guided Watershed Walks with your Haw Riverkeeper

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

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2023 Haw River Learning Celebration

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!

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Fight the MVP SOUTHGATE Extension: The clock is ticking! We have until JULY 24TH at 5pm.

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

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