-
Post-Hurricane Isaias Sampling Results on the Tar-Pam
The storm caused river levels to rise, but well below flood stage on the Tar. The Pamlico hit minor flood stage briefly Monday evening. River levels will continue to…
Continue reading -
Swim Guide Sites Highlight: Bonner Point, Bridgeton Park, Beaver Dam
We’re spotlighting our Swim Guide sites this summer, so you can get more info on the places we sample, and maybe find a new place to explore!…
Continue reading -
Stormwater Improvement Project Underway at Havelock High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stormwater Improvement Project Underway at Havelock High School Craven County Schools Havelock High School 101 Webb Blvd. Havelock, NC 28532
Continue reading -
Action Alert: Public Comment Period Open for ACP and Supply Header Project
On July 5, 2020, after years of communities and environmental advocates organizing, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) was cancelled. While we celebrate this historic win against corporate giants that…
Continue reading -
Swim Guide Sites Highlight: Pamlico Plantation, Pollocksville Boat Ramp, Poole Road Canoe Launch
We’re spotlighting our Swim Guide sites this summer, so you can get more info on the places we sample, and maybe find a new place to explore!…
Continue reading -
Biggest threat to your waterways, revealed
The biggest threat to your waterways isn’t what you might think… I’m often asked, “what is the…
Continue reading -
Swim Guide Sites Highlight: Swan Point, Spring Garden Boat Ramp, Anderson Point Canoe Launch
We’re spotlighting our Swim Guide sites this summer, so you can get more info on the places we sample, and maybe find a new place to explore!…
Continue reading -
Waterkeepers React to Atlantic Coast Pipeline News
Waterkeepers across the region celebrated the news of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s cancellation earlier this month, including your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper, Jill Howell. Jill is quoted in this article…
Continue reading -
Campus Stormwater Program Installs Cistern at WCHS!
We knew West Craven High School (WCHS) was a special place when we saw the smiles and excitement from the staff while discussing how to install a giant water…
Continue reading -
Swim Guide Sites Highlight: Cotton Patch Landing, Kinston Boating Access Area, Hwy 50 Boat Ramp
We’re spotlighting our Swim Guide sites this summer, so you can get more info on the places we sample, and maybe find a new place to explore!…
Continue reading -
Action Alert: Update NC’s Pollution Spill Notification System to Keep People and Waterways Safe
Raw human waste entering our communities and streams is a big concern, both for water quality and public health. Over 844 million…
Continue reading -
Swim Guide Sites Highlight: Blounts Bay, River Bend, Milburnie Park Canoe Launch
We’re spotlighting our Swim Guide sites this summer, so you can get more info on the places we sample, and maybe find a new place to explore!…
Continue reading -
Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Facebook Live 7-8-20: Sound Rivers & Environmental Justice
Jill Howell, your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper, went Live on Facebook this week to talk about Environmental Justice and what Sound Rivers is doing to…
Continue reading -
Huge Win: Dominion and Duke Energy Cancel Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Sunday, July 5th, 2020, Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced they would cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, and we at Sound Rivers are overjoyed at this wonderful news that…
Continue reading -
Flooding of Blounts Creek with Martin Marietta’s Mine Wastewater before N.C. Supreme Court
Press Release from the Southern Environmental Law Center For Release: July 2, 2020 Contacts: Kathleen Sullivan, SELC, 919-945-7106 or ksullivan@selcnc.org Flooding of Blounts Creek with Martin Marietta’s Mine Wastewater before N.C. Supreme…
Continue reading