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August 2018
Loose on the Neuse 2018
It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate the upper Neuse River, a source of natural beauty in the midst of urban development in the Triangle! What better way to do that than picking up some trash and then enjoy cold Sweetwater beer at a fantastic after clean-up party? Boaters help clean up the Neuse River at last year's Loose on the Neuse. The cleanup will last from 10 AM to noon and then the party starts! Check-in will begin at 9 AM at Anderson Point Park where…
Find out more »September 2018
CANCELED – Tap the Tar at Rocky Mount Mills
Canceled: It is with great regret to announce that we are cancelling the Tap the Tar Event that was scheduled for next Saturday, September 22nd. With the impending effects of Hurricane Florence, we felt that this was the best course of action. Sound Rivers' core mission is environmental protection of the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Rivers and we will be in full force responding to any issues that arise post-storm. In addition, our partners, volunteers and staff need this time to focus…
Find out more »October 2018
New Bern Post-Florence River Cleanup
Save the date for a fall cleanup in New Bern to help pull out some of the debris that has washed into our river as a result of Hurricane Florence! 10am* - Noon - Lawson Creek Park, New Bern, NC *We will meet at picnic shelter 1 at 9:30am to get everyone on the water by 10am. Want to reserve a kayak**? Email Corinne at development@soundrivers.org by October 26th - don't wait, limited kayaks available! **Children are welcome,…
Find out more »November 2018
33rd Annual Oyster Roast
Sold Out! *Limited tickets may become available, call 252-946-7211 for more info WHEN: Saturday, November 10th, 6pm WHERE: Washington Civic Center TICKETS: Sold Out! Your ticket includes unlimited steamed oysters, chili, chowder, beer, soda, live music and fun! (VIP Tickets include early access to oysters at 5pm, wine tasting, welcome gift and raffle ticket.) (Members get special pricing on tickets - renew or join today here!) Sound Rivers’ annual Oyster Roast will continue this year on November 10th. Each November for…
Find out more »NC Pipeline Watch Training – Webinar
Tuesday, November 13th on your computer, from 6 pm - 7:30. RSVP today! Duke Energy and Dominion Resources are trying to run a fracked gas pipeline 200 miles in North Carolina through communities and across waterways. As construction starts we continue to work to stop the pipeline and want to ensure ACP fully complies with regulations intended to protect people and the environment from pollution by engaging volunteer observers. This program is organized by NC Pipeline Watch, a group of…
Find out more »CANCELED: Post-Hurricane Cleanup on the Tar River
With the current high flows on the Tar River, we are unfortunately canceling the cleanup, scheduled for this Saturday, 11/17, due to safety concerns and access issues at the Town Common boat ramp. Please spread the word about the cancellation and we hope to see you at our next cleanup! Questions or concerns, email your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper at pamtarrk@soundrivers.org.
Find out more »NC Pipeline Watch Training – Rocky Mount
Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Forrest English will be leading a NC Pipeline Watch training on monitoring the Atlantic Coast Pipeline at the Medoc Mountain Group Sierra Club monthly meeting. These trainings will get you oriented and provide you the information to get in the field and monitor currently ongoing construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline for pollution issues. We will talk about where the pipeline route is planned, what types of pollution control measures to look for, how to determine if those…
Find out more »December 2018
NC Pipeline Watch Training – Online
NC Pipeline Watch Online Training for Pipeline Observers Tuesday, December 11th on your computer, from 6 pm - 7:30. RSVP today! Duke Energy and Dominion Resources are trying to run a fracked gas pipeline 200 miles in North Carolina through communities and across waterways. As construction starts we continue to work to stop the pipeline and want to ensure ACP fully complies with regulations intended to protect people and the environment from pollution by engaging volunteer observers. This program is…
Find out more »Devil We Know Film Screening
Join us for a FREE screening of The Devil We Know on Tuesday December 11th at 7:00pm at The Historic Turnage Theatre. Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, this film shows how a group of citizens in West Virginia take on the powerful corporation DuPont, after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical - now found in the blood of 99.7% of Americans - into the drinking water supply. The Devil We Know…
Find out more »April 2019
Neuse Paddle Kickoff at Neuse River Brewing
Celebrate the Neuse River with Bill Hines and Larry Summers, before they head off to paddle the length of the river! Join us for a fun discussion - Bill and Larry will highlight their annual Raleigh to New Bern (Capital to Capital) Paddle, along with attributes of the Neuse River. Hailing from Oriental, active environmentalists, outdoorsmen, and Sound Rivers volunteers, they’ll share their experiences along the length of the Neuse. We'll also talk about Sound Rivers' RIVERKEEPERs efforts to ensure…
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