– 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 an 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.” Mike Wallace, Haw River…

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…

  Here’s a list of public trails in our watershed – from the headwaters in Guilford County,  to trails through old mills towns in Alamance, along the big white waters of the State Natural Area in Chatham, and along many…

River Watchers are stewards of their streams – and take action against pollution! The Haw River Watch Project, sponsored by the Haw River Assembly, gives us a clearer picture of the health of the Haw River by determining the type and…

February 11, 2023 Help stabilize river and stream banks by joining us for a Saturday of live staking! Volunteers should be prepared by wearing gloves and appropriate close-toed shoes. Interested? Registration in advance is required: here. What’s live staking? Learn…

Haw Riverkeeper held a public meeting in Pittsboro Oct. 20,2022 with scientists who have worked on the issue of PFAS in the Haw River and Pittsboro. Dr. Jane Hoppin of NCSU discusssed blood sample results that showed Pittsboro participants had…

  We are so honored to be the recipient of this $50,000 special grant from Triangle Community Foundation, who have long been supporters of our work for clean water. The grant was awarded to “to support 15 of the many…