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October 2020
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Plastic Problems
Sound Rivers’ new monthly virtual science series continues on October 13th, hosted by your Lower Neuse Riverkeeper, Katy Hunt, and Dr. Barbara Doll from NC State University. They'll discuss plastic in your waterways, what problems it's causing, and what we can do about it. And you can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP below to receive the Zoom link. Dr. Barbara Doll is a licensed professional engineer with over 20 years of experience in ecological restoration.…
Find out more »November 2020
Bidding for Clean Water: Sound Rivers Fall Silent Auction
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2020 AUCTION AND START BIDDING! How to bid: Click on the button above to be taken to our auction page, run by Auctria Scroll down to view items To bid, you must be registered using this form on the auction page - only your name and email (and a password of your choosing) are required to set up an account. (You can put a credit card on file if you wish but please note this…
Find out more »Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Regenerative Agriculture
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues on November 10th, hosted by your Upper Neuse Riverkeeper Matthew Starr. He'll be talking about regenerative agriculture - what is it, how does it help, and what is a "soil carbon cowboy?" And you can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP below or email info@soundrivers.org to receive the Zoom link. Special Guest Dr. Lori J. Unruh Snyder, Associate Professor, NC State University, will be joining Matthew to discuss her focus…
Find out more »Tour de Tar Recap Zoom Event
Join your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper and Environmental Projects Coordinator for a fun Zoom event highlighting their epic adventure in October - journeying 165 miles down the Tar River on their kayaks. They have so much to show you that didn't make it to Facebook or our website, and they will also answer questions about their journey, their work, and more! Hope you can join us for an excellent Zoom to follow up an excellent adventure! RSVP Below To Get The Zoom…
Find out more »December 2020
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Forever Chemicals
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues on January 12th! Sit in with Sound Rivers Environmental Projects Coordinator Clay Barber and Mitch Woodward, with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, for this talk about how to make your landscape work for clean water. You can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP using the form below or email info@soundrivers.org to receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE
Find out more »Order Now! Sound Rivers’ BBQ at New Village Brewery
For any of you who have had Jim Kellenberger's sustainably raised, whole hog North Carolina BBQ, you know what a treat it is! For anyone who hasn't, prepare yourself for deliciousness. Sound Rivers and Jim will be setting up outdoors at New Village Brewery the afternoon of December 12th from 4pm - 5pm during Oriental, NC's "Spirit of Christmas" celebration. All proceeds will support the important work of Sound Rivers and your Riverkeepers, protecting your waterways, keeping your water clean.…
Find out more »January 2021
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: The Clean Water Landscape
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues on January 12th! Sit in with Sound Rivers Environmental Projects Coordinator Clay Barber and Mitch Woodward, with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, for this talk about how to make your landscape work for clean water. You can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP using the form below or email info@soundrivers.org to receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE
Find out more »February 2021
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Pollution Solutions
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues on February 9th! Sit in with your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell and Dr. Randall Etheridge, who will be discussing addressing pollution through engineered solutions at Lake Mattamuskeet. You can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP using the form below or email info@soundrivers.org to receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE
Find out more »March 2021
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Water-wise farming
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues from 7-8 p.m. on March 9 with Eliza Lawdley, farm manager for the Bailey & Sarah Williamson Preserve located in eastern Wake County. Join Eliza and Upper Neuse Riverkeeper Matthew Starr for this discussion on the Williamson Preserve, a public open space managed by the Triangle Land Conservancy. The Preserve has more than 7.5 miles of walking and mountain biking trails, along with a large working farm. Eliza will be sharing an overview…
Find out more »April 2021
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Storm-Driven Pollution in the Neuse
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues on April 13th! Sit in with your Lower Neuse Riverkeeper Katy Hunt and Chris Osburn of NC State University, who will be sleuthing the sources of nutrient pollution on the Neuse River. You can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP using the form below or email info@soundrivers.org to receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE
Find out more »May 2021
Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Sea Level Rise
Sound Rivers’ monthly virtual science series continues on May 11th! Sit in with your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell and Justine Neville, graduate student at NC State University, who will be discussing how saltwater is transforming our coastal ecosystem. You can join the discussion from the comfort of your home! RSVP using the form below or email info@soundrivers.org to receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE
Find out more »Riverkeeper Listening Sessions: Community of Oriental, NC
This new program from Sound Rivers is seeking input from communities in our watersheds on our work - because we're working for you! Each Zoom session will focus on a specific community and the surrounding area, and we're looking for your to bring questions, concerns, ideas, and thoughts to share with your Lower Neuse Riverkeeper, Katy Hunt! Our priority for this session is for participation specifically from those who live in Oriental, NC and the surrounding area, but anyone is…
Find out more »June 2021
Mason’s Landing kayak launch ribbon cutting
Come on out for the City of Washington and Sound Rivers' ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially launch Washington’s newest kayak launch! The Mason’s Landing kayak launch on Tranters Creek was built through a partnership between Sound Rivers and the City of Washington, funded by the state Recreational Trails Program, Division of Water Resources, Wildlife Resources Commission and the city. It is the second of two such projects intended to provide greater public access to local waterways.
Find out more »Riverkeeper Listening Sessions: Communities of Washington, Chocowinity, Bath
This new program from Sound Rivers is seeking input from communities in our watersheds on our work – because we’re working for you! Each Zoom session will focus on a specific community and the surrounding area, and we’re looking for your to bring questions, concerns, ideas, and thoughts to share with your Riverkeeper! This session will be hosted by your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper, Jill Howell. Our priority for this session is for participation specifically from those who live in Washington, Chocowinity,…
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