WelcomeDocument ActionsThe Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF)
advocates for and secures protection and enhancement of the Catawba River, its lakes,tributaries and watershed so that it will always sustain the human and wildlife populations that depend on it for life.
EPA Report Shows Catawba is Threatened by Coal Ash WasteFour of EPA's 44 High Hazard Coal Ash Impoundments reside along the Catawba River in Catawba and Gaston Counties. According to 2005 U.S. Dept. of Energy numbers, over 200,000 tons of Coal Ash Waste is stored in Gaston County and Catawba County hold 33,500 tons of coal waste. For more information and to read Catawba Riverkeeper's press release about this report: click here. Youth Kayaking River Expedition Program Launching June 5, 2009On Friday, June 5, 2009, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF) will launch its newest program –Youth Kayaking River Expedition (YKRE). These on-the-water classes (~2 hours) will be held most Fridays and Saturdays throughout Summer 2009 on Lake Wylie in Belmont. For more information, please click here. Offered at 3:00pm on June 5, 12, 19; July 10, 17 and 31; and August 7, 21, and 28. Offered at 10:00am on June 6, 13, and 20; July 18; and August 1, 8, 22 and 29. Relicensing of Catawba-Wateree Hydropower ProjectCRF and others recently commented on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposal to grant a license to Duke Power for the Catawba-Wateree Hydropower Project. On March 6, 2009, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 13 hydroelectric dams along the Catawba and Wateree Rivers. This document discusses many, but not all, of the issues related to the operation of these dams known as the Catawba-Wateree Project (P-2232). The Catawba Riverkeeper and other organizations submitted comments on the DEIS. If you are interested in viewing the DEIS or comments on the DEIS, please click here. Spider Lily Eco-Tour and Upcoming EventsCanoe or kayak with the Catawba Riverkeeper.
Other upcoming events include our annual meeting, which will be on Saturday, July 11, 2009, beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the Annual Meeting, go to 2009 Annual Meeting. The Annual meeting will feature a presentation by Catawba Riverkeeper David Merryman about the State of the River. Additional information about other upcoming events is at http://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/upcoming-events. Local Riverkeepers Interviewed on WFAECatawba Riverkeeper David Merryman and Yadkin Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks were recently interviewed on WFAE about issues relating to the relicensing of dams and private vs. public ownership of the rivers. You can listen to the interviews at http://www.wfae.org/wfae/1_87_316.cfm?action=display&id=5037 Upcoming Muddy Water Watch Trainings
Report Pollution in the Catawba RiverHelp be the eyes and ears of the Catawba RIVERKEEPER® staff by reporting
1-888-679-9494 (toll-free number) or 704-679-9494 (extension 3#)
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On May 23, We had over 50 people paddle through the spider lilies and hear a presentation by the Riverkeeper about the spider lilies and issues affecting the Catawba River. Photos from the trip will be added to the web site as they are received and can be seen at 
CRF is conducting a 4-session class on how ordinary citizens can help enforce the erosion and sedimentation control rules. For more information on the upcoming trainings please visit: 
EPA Report Shows Catawba River Threatened by Coal Ash Waste
