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

Regina Stone - Community Coordinator

regina@catawbariverkeeper.org

Terra Patterson - Development Officer

terra@catawbariverkeeper.org

Pam Beck- Muddy Water Watch Coordinator

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
Mar 05, 2010 New Sewage Plant at ReVenture Park
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities is planning to build a new $197 million wastewater plant in proposed business park on the former Clariant (Sodyeco) property on the west side of the Catawba River. The plant would serve Mt. Holly via a pipe that under the Catawba River and Mecklenburg County.
Mar 03, 2010 Stricter Water Classifications Proposed for Catawba
DENR has proposed that segments of the Catawba River be reclassified as High Quality Waters (HQW). It would include the main stem of the river and the headwater tributaries starting at the river’s source and ending at the river’s confluence with the Left Prong Catawba River.
Feb 24, 2010 Mountain Island Lake Impaired
NC Division of Water Quality's draft 2010 Impaired Waterbodies List includes a large portion of Mountain Island Lake, the main drinking water supply for the Cities of Charlotte, Gastonia and Mount Holly.
Feb 22, 2010 Erosion Continues at Bankrupt or Foreclosed Developments
A recent article entitled, "Erosion is latest fallout of recession," by Bruce Henderson with the Charlotte Observer highlights many of the problems associated with large developments that find themselves in bankruptcy or foreclosure.
Feb 08, 2010 Utilities Plans for Coal Ash Ponds May Not Be Enough
Are utilities' plans for shoring up hazardous coal ash dams good enough?
More news…
 
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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