Contact Us

David Merryman - Catawba Riverkeeper® 

David Merryman Biographical Information

david@catawbariverkeeper.org

Rick Gaskins - Executive Director

Rick Gaskins Biographical Information

rick@catawbariverkeeper.org

Joyce Stevens - Business Manager

joyce@catawbariverkeeper.org

Tracy Tripp - Community Coordinator

tracy@catawbariverkeeper.org

Terra Patterson - Development Officer

terra@catawbariverkeeper.org

Pam Beck - MWW Coordinator

pam@catawbariverkeeper.org

Peter Phillips PhD - Water Quality Research Director

crf@catawbariverkeeper.org

 
Executive Office:

421 Minuet Ln Ste 205

Charlotte, NC  28217-2784

Phone: 704.679.9494

Fax: 704.679.9559

 

To report a pollution violation

Call 1.888.679.9494 toll-free

Request a CRF Staff member to speak at your next meeting

If you would like a CRF Staff member to speak about the work of the Riverkeeper and issues facing the Catawba River please fill out the speaker request form and return it to our CRF office. Speaker Request Form

Volunteer to Speak on Behalf of CRF

We receive a large number of speaking engagement requests from the community, and we would like to be able to fulfill all requests. Some presentation topics include:

 

  • “What is the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation?”

An overview of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation and its purpose.

“Part I: Threats to the Catawba”

An overview of current threats to the health of the Catawba River.

“Part II: Alleviating Threats to the Catawba”

Discuss actions taken by the CRF to alleviate current threats to the River.Ways to reduce your personal impact will also be presented.

  • “Surviving Drought”

Learn how this year’s drought has impacted us economically and ecologically.

  • “Sedimentation - Our Leading Polluter”

Learn about how development is affecting our region and our waterways.

  • “IBT and Water Supply Legislation - What Can You Do?”

Learn about the water withrawals and their threat to the river.

 

If you are interested in volunteering your time to deliver a presentation or speech on behalf of CRF please fill out the  Volunteer Speaker Form

and return it to our office.

 
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Covekeeper Meetings

Join us for our monthly Covekeeper Meetings at 7 pm:

Mountain Island Lake: 2nd Monday - Cooks Presbyterian Church

Lake Wylie: 2nd Wednesday - Lake Wylie Public Library 

Lake Wateree: 2nd Thursday - Dutchman Creek Fire Dept. 

Upper Catawba Basin: 3rd Monday - 320 Mauney Hall at Lenoir-Rhyne College 

Lake Norman: 4th Thursday - East Lincoln Fire Department on South Pilot Knob Road off Hwy. 16.

Please check the calendar section of the website to verify the meeting time and location.

News
Sep 02, 2010 Coal Ash Retention Ponds Taking Center Stage
FOX Charlotte News Story on Upcoming U.S. EPA Coal Ash Hearing in Charlotte, NC on September 14, 2010.
Aug 30, 2010 Settlement possible in Catawba River water war
The U.S. Supreme Court case pitting South Carolina against North Carolina for control of Catawba River water could be settled by the end of the year, and possibly not by the justices.
Aug 30, 2010 Coal ash contamination worse then estimated
The Environmental Integrity Project, EarthJustice, and the Sierra Club released a study in August 2010, titled "Coal Ash Water- Contamination Much Worse Than Previously Estimated, With 39 Additional Toxic Sites Identified in 21 States."
Aug 30, 2010 Watch Cabarrus sprawl! And Catawba too!
Mary Newsom on growth in the Charlotte region
Aug 30, 2010 Sprawl on high: Losing N.C. mountain wilderness
Mary Newsom on sprawl in the N.C. Mountains (including the headwaters of the Catawba River).
More news…
Alliances

The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is a proud member of EarthShare North Carolina, River Network, the North Carolina Conservation Network, and the Waterkeeper Alliance.  EarthShare North Carolina makes it possible for employees to support the environment through workplace giving programs.  River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country.  The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment.  The Waterkeeper Alliance is a worldwide network of advocates for protection of our water resources.  For more information about these organizations or to inquire about enrolling your employer in EarthShare NC, please contact CRF@catawbariverkeeper.org.

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Report Pollution in the Catawba River

Help protect your River! 

Tell your Riverkeeper if you see:

  • Sewage Overflows
  • Failure to control sediment from construction sites
  • Illegal clearing of buffer areas
  • Fish kills 
  • Invasive aquatic species
  • Exceeding Pollution Limits
  • Discharges exceeding allowable limits
  • Unpermitted discharges
  • Other issues that concern you

Click here to fill out a pollution report or

Call 1-888-679-9494 or 704-679-9494 (ext. 3)

 
421 Minuet Ln Ste 205 . Charlotte, NC 28217-2784 . Phone: 704.679.9494 . Fax: 704.679.9559