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How To Reach Us While Sound Rivers’ Offices Are Closed

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on March 25, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been rotating staff in and out of our small offices in order to practice social distancing. However, the latest information has led us…

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NC Attorney General Funds Sound Rivers Campus Stormwater Program

Posted by Heather Deck on March 19, 2020

In a press…

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Support Your Amazing Taste Restaurants (and Oyster Roast Breweries!) During COVID-19

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on March 19, 2020

Just over a week ago, our Taste of Coastal Carolina restaurants came together to show their incredible support for clean water. Days later, our communities changed rapidly,…

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A Message from Sound Rivers’ Executive Director

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on March 17, 2020

During these uncertain times, Sound Rivers will continue our operations as we are able, though all our offices are closed to the public. We are keeping the safety of…

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Upcoming Events Postponed: Clean Water Work Continues

Posted by Heather Deck on March 13, 2020

Sound Rivers has made the difficult decision to postpone all events scheduled until April 6th. We will continue to monitor the situation and heed advice from the North Carolina’s…

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Thank you for making Taste of Coastal Carolina a huge success!

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on March 12, 2020

A big thank you to the clean water supporters who joined local restaurants, local breweries, culinary student volunteers, and Sound Rivers’ staff…

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Now Hiring Summer Interns

Posted by Heather Deck on February 13, 2020

Sound Rivers is seeking a full-time intern who will work with a Riverkeeper coordinating volunteers, and collecting and analyzing water quality samples for the summer of 2020. This experience…

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EPA Announces rule that attacks clean water protections

Posted by Heather Deck on January 23, 2020

Despite opposition from thousands of North Carolina residents, and strong comments opposing the weakening changes by NC Attorney General…

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NC Settlement Results in Largest Coal Ash Cleanup in America

Posted by Heather Deck on January 3, 2020

Upper Neuse Riverkeeper, Matthew Starr, takes a water sample near the HF Lee facility in Goldsboro following Hurricane…

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2019 – A Year In Clean Water

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on December 31, 2019

Happy New Year’s Eve! As we reflect back on 2019 here at Sound Rivers, we know that all we accomplished this…

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A Riverkeeper’s Dedication: Protecting the Environment In and Out of the River

Posted by Heather Deck on December 30, 2019

By S. Wayne Miles, P.E., Stormwater Program Manager for the City of Raleigh Matthew Starr, Upper Neuse Riverkeeper with Sound Rivers,…

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A Holiday Message from Sound Rivers’ Director

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on December 23, 2019

As I reflect over the past decade, I know that Sound Rivers is in the best position it…

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Upper Neuse Riverkeeper Making Impact on Stormwater

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on December 11, 2019

Your…

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Fall 2019 Edition of Currents Newsletter Out Now!

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on October 30, 2019

Did you receive your Fall 2019 Currents in the mail? If not, read a digital copy below! Fall 2019 Currents Want to stay up to date with Sound…

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Tar-Pamlico Water Trail/Camping Platform Update

Posted by Corinne Everett-Belch on October 10, 2019

Staff from the Franklinton Center at Bricks came out to tour the platform site. Pictured from left: Vivian…

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