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A Sound River
April 7, 2022
A Sound River
Sound Rivers’ 40th-anniversary documentary follows this grassroots organization’s history of activism, from its humble beginnings around kitchen tables to court battles against industrial polluters, as told by the voices of Sound Rivers — its founders and partners, those continuing the fight for clean water and environmental justice, and the Riverkeepers guarding the waterways that cover nearly a quarter of North Carolina.
A Sound River Slideshow
April 7, 2022
A Sound River Slideshow
The following slideshow was presented at the premiere of “A Sound River,” Sound Rivers’ 40th-anniversary documentary. Take a walk through some, but certainly not all, of our success fighting for the right to clean water over the past four decades!
Pamlico Paddle
April 7, 2022
Pamlico Paddle
They’re back…
Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell and Environmental Projects Coordinator Clay Barber headed out Oct. 17 on another epic paddling adventure, this time, a five-day, 70-mile kayaking trip down the Pamlico River.
Sound Rivers staff and volunteers gathered at Havens Garden in Washington on Sunday for a land-based cleanup on the shores of the Pamlico and nearby creeks, followed by a send off of our intrepid paddlers from the Havens Garden boat ramp on Runyon Creek.
Jill and Clay are taking up where they left off on last October’s Tour de Tar, a 10-day trip from Oxford to Washington, paddling from Havens Garden in Washington to the public boat ramp in Swan Quarter. You can follow Clay, Jill and Jill’s first mate, Miller, (also known as the Adventure Pup) and their adventures here, or at @soundriversnc Facebook and Instagram.
Read About The Pamlico Paddle
Sound Rivers celebrates 40 years of working for clean water
April 7, 2022
Sound Rivers celebrates 40 years of working for clean water
THANK YOU FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS.
This is a special year for Sound Rivers — we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary! Keep an eye out for special programming shining a light on the incredible work that you, our clean-water community, have been a part of for four decades.
In honor of our 40th, we had special events planned throughout the year, starting with the launch of our 40 Stories for 40 Years series highlighting the many volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to Sound Rivers’ mission of protecting our waterways and the people who rely on them for everything from drinking water to recreation.
It’s been 40 years of fighting for clean water — your water — and we still have an uphill battle. We need to protect North Carolina’s waterways, especially the millions of acres of wetlands affected by recent rollbacks. Wetlands are critical to our ability to withstand flooding, especially as flooding threats due to climate change increase.
In April, we launched our Clean Water April Challenge, in which generous supporters matched your gifts up to $25,000. Sound Rivers’ supporters stepped up and overwhelmed us with their generosity in return, blowing past our goal of $50,000 to a total of $59,114 — our largest April match campaign, ever.
In July, we had great success with our sustaining monthly gift program, and many of you generously stepped up to give each month! Thank YOU!
On Oct. 17, we launched the Pamlico Paddle! Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell and Environmental Projects Coordinator Clay Barber were at it again, heading out Oct. 17 on another epic paddling adventure, this time, a five-day kayaking trip down the Pamlico River. They took where they left off on last October’s Tour de Tar, a 10-day trip from Oxford to Washington. We followed along while they prepped, then took to the river, along with a special guest: First Mate Miller, also known as the Adventure Pup.
On Nov. 30, we premiered “A Sound River,” our 40th-anniversary film that explores Sound Rivers’ history of activism, from its humble beginnings around kitchen tables to court battles against industrial polluters, as told by the voices of Sound Rivers — its founders and partners, those continuing the fight for clean water and environmental justice, and the Riverkeepers guarding the waterways that cover nearly a quarter of North Carolina. Learn more about the short film here!
Celebrate with us in our 40th year — keep checking in to this page, as we’ll be updating with special events, news and adding more stories each week to our 40 Stories page.
We couldn’t have reach this major milestone without you and all you do for your waterways. We have hope for Sound Rivers’ future, a clean-water future — a future that belongs to all of us.
#Tour De Tar
April 7, 2022
#Tour De Tar
Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell and Environmental Projects Coordinator Clay Barber launched their kayaks into the Tar River on Thursday, October 8th, for a journey called “Tour de Tar.”
Jill and Clay paddled the length of the Tar, pulling out at High Water Social in Washington on October 17th.
Jill and Clay paddled the Tar not just to have a great adventure, but also to bring attention to the beauty of the river – and why it should be protected from threats. That’s what we do here at Sound Rivers – and if you’re interested in supporting our work, you can sponsor Jill and Clay’s paddle – all proceeds will benefit our Water Quality Monitoring Fund! Like many non-profits in 2020, we’re facing a funding shortfall due to canceled events, like our 35th Annual Oyster Roast. Your sponsorship of any amount will help us keep your Riverkeepers working for clean water, and working for you!
More info, including their musings, videos, tips, and answered questions, below! And on social media, facebook.com/pamlicotar and facebook.com/soundriversnc
In-Kind Support
April 7, 2022
In-Kind Support
Support Clean Water With Your Equipment or Silent Auction Gift
Sound Rivers accepts a variety of in-kind donations!
Our current organization-wide needs include:
- Boats of all types
- PFDs, paddles, other paddling supplies
Sound Rivers is also collecting items for our Oyster Roast Silent Auction in November 2020!
Some examples of popular donated items include:
- Visual art (paintings, framed nature photographs, etc.)
- Services (spa packages, etc.)
- Vacation Packages (from a one-night stay to a week-long rental!)
- River Related Activities and Entertainment (river cruises, fishing trips, etc.)
- And more!
Have something to contribute? Contact us with this form – please describe your item in the comments – and we’ll get back to you asap! Any donated items are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Oyster Roast Attendee FAQs
April 7, 2022
Oyster Roast Attendee FAQs
We’ve gathered some FAQs from the three decades of Oyster Roasts! If you have a question, check below, we may have an answer! Don’t see your question answered here? Email info@soundrivers.org or call 252-946-7211!
Entry (General Admission Tickets) FAQ’s and Info
- Doors open at 6pm, not before
- Check-in is located in the Civic Center, south entrance (signs will be posted)
- Reservation list with names, no tickets are required. If your name isn’t on the list, check in under the name of the person who purchased your tickets.
- A wrist band and beer cup will be provided
- We will be checking IDs so please have yours out and ready
General FAQs
- There are plenty of oysters- no one will leave hungry- we promise! If you’re having trouble finding space for your group, just enjoy a beer, eat some chili or chowder (located in the dance hall) and return to the tables in a little while.
- Oyster knives are made available to everyone; located outside on the oyster tables. You can bring your own if you’d like.
- Melted butter and sauce are located near the oyster tables; served by our amazing volunteers. Please know that, due to the cold night, the butter will be provided in smaller amounts to avoid waste. You can certainly return for seconds if needed.
- Three breweries are located outside near the oyster tables. All the beer has been donated- we are grateful for our partnership with these great local breweries!
- Sodas and water are available inside; large coolers in the dance hall
- Chili and Chowder are provided inside, in the dance hall.
- Oyster Tables, except for sponsors, are first-come, first-serve.
- This event is a “come as you are” event. Casual, dressed up– whatever you feel like, we just want you to stay warm, have fun, and enjoy the evening.
- If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask a staff member or volunteer. We want you to have a great time.
Silent Auction
- Silent Auction bidding
We’ve gathered some FAQs from the three decades of Oyster Roasts! If you have a question, check below, we may have an answer! Don’t see your question answered here? Email info@soundrivers.org or call 252-946-7211!
Entry (General Admission Tickets) FAQ’s and Info
- Doors open at 6pm, not before
- Check-in is located in the Civic Center, south entrance (signs will be posted)
- Reservation list with names, no tickets are required. If your name isn’t on the list, check in under the name of the person who purchased your tickets.
- A wrist band and beer cup will be provided
- We will be checking IDs so please have yours out and ready
General FAQs
- There are plenty of oysters- no one will leave hungry- we promise! If you’re having trouble finding space for your group, just enjoy a beer, eat some chili or chowder (located in the dance hall) and return to the tables in a little while.
- Oyster knives are made available to everyone; located outside on the oyster tables. You can bring your own if you’d like.
- Melted butter and sauce are located near the oyster tables; served by our amazing volunteers. Please know that, due to the cold night, the butter will be provided in smaller amounts to avoid waste. You can certainly return for seconds if needed.
- Three breweries are located outside near the oyster tables. All the beer has been donated- we are grateful for our partnership with these great local breweries!
- Sodas and water are available inside; large coolers in the dance hall
- Chili and Chowder are provided inside, in the dance hall.
- Oyster Tables, except for sponsors, are first-come, first-serve.
- This event is a “come as you are” event. Casual, dressed up– whatever you feel like, we just want you to stay warm, have fun, and enjoy the evening.
- If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask a staff member or volunteer. We want you to have a great time.
Silent Auction
- Silent Auction bidding happens throughout the night – if you have questions about an item, a volunteer or staff member is available to help
- Bidding closes at 9pm – please give us several moments to organize before coming to claim your item
- It helps Sound Rivers’ staff immensely if you’re able to take your item home that night!
- All Silent Auction proceeds benefit your Riverkeepers, so please bid generously, and have fun!
Sponsor FAQs and Info
- Doors open at 6pm
- We have a separate check-in table for our sponsors and guests located inside the Civic Center (south entrance)
- No tickets required
- For sponsorships with reserved oyster and inside tables, look for the “Reserved” signs printed with your logos.
- Wine will be provided this year for our sponsors at reserved tables
VIP FAQs and Info
- Doors open for our VIPs at 5pm
- Check-in is outdoors at the oyster tables where you will receive your VIP gift bag
- Access to VIP lounge during the evening, located in a classroom along the civic center hallway. Wine and sweets will be available throughout the evening for our VIPs. (Keep your VIP lanyard on so you can easily enter the lounge.)
- happens throughout the night – if you have questions about an item, a volunteer or staff member is available to help
- Bidding closes at 9pm – please give us several moments to organize before coming to claim your item
- It helps Sound Rivers’ staff immensely if you’re able to take your item home that night!
- All Silent Auction proceeds benefit your Riverkeepers, so please bid generously, and have fun!
Sponsor FAQs and Info
- Doors open at 6pm
- We have a separate check-in table for our sponsors and guests located inside the Civic Center (south entrance)
- No tickets required
- For sponsorships with reserved oyster and inside tables, look for the “Reserved” signs printed with your logos.
- Wine will be provided this year for our sponsors at reserved tables
VIP FAQs and Info
- Doors open for our VIPs at 5pm
- Check-in is outdoors at the oyster tables where you will receive your VIP gift bag
- Access to VIP lounge during the evening, located in a classroom along the civic center hallway. Wine and sweets will be available throughout the evening for our VIPs. (Keep your VIP lanyard on so you can easily enter the lounge.)