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Riverkeeper spotlight: sampling for microplastics
Riverkeepers Jill Howell and Katy Hunt were in Raleigh last week, sampling for microplastics and scouting sites…
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Sound Rivers weighs in on public trust case
Sound Rivers is lending its support to a court decision acknowledging the state can be held accountable for its obligation to protect lands, waters or resources. On behalf of Sound…
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WIN: Environmental Enhancement Grant to continue funding pollution solutions
A rain garden currently under construction at Nash Community College is one of several Sound Rivers’ projects…
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Outcry forces withdrawal of luxury-hotel-in-a-public-park plan
The outcry against the sale and development of a public park on the Neuse River has shut the proposed project…
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Watch the trailer for “A Sound River”!
We’re taking global issues to a local scale in “A Sound River,’ our new documentary about Sound Rivers and our 40-year…
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Action Alert: stop Union Point Park sale for development
Write your letter to the New Bern Mayor and Board of Aldermen here! We have serious concerns about a resolution…
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DEQ biogas permit public hearings announced
DEQ announced public hearings for the opportunity to the public to comment on the draft biogas general permits. There will be three in person meetings and one virtual hearing….
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Summer Swim Guide interns sought
Sound Rivers is in search of a few good interns for this summer’s Swim Guide program. “We’re looking for somebody who’s interested in working with people, exploring nature and improving…
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Beaufort County residents: open houses set for flooding priorities
Last fall, Beaufort County and three municipalities — Aurora, Belhaven and Washington — asked for public input on issues, needs and opportunities related to flooding via a public survey….
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ICYMI: Tell Me About It Tuesdays with Dr. Barbara Doll
If you missed the latest episode of Tell Me About It Tuesdays, no worries! You can watch it here! Tune in with N.C. State professor and North Carolina Sea…
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Trash Trout site picked for Lower Neuse
Lawson Creek is a tributary of the Trent and Neuse rivers and the future site of a…
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Swale project transforming campus stormwater
Gabe Adams (left) and Chris Wheeler (right) study the outlet and newly dug swale on the Nash…
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Riverkeeper keeping an eye on Aurora sewage issue
A ditch in the Town of Aurora was filled with foul-smelling, murky water the week of Christmas,…
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Environmental commission adopts permanent wetlands protections
Millions of acres of North Carolina wetlands are now protected under permanent wetlands rules adopted by North Carolina’s Environmental Management Commission. Despite last-minute pressure from industry representatives, and an…
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Town of Clayton sets environmental example
A new city council in the Town of Clayton has voted to…
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