Donate a boat or other item

"One man's trash is another's man treasure".

Cliche' we know, but don't assume we can't use it! We may have a volunteer who can repair the item or we may be able to resell it for operational revenue. Either way, you have helped the River!

The Catawba Riverkeeper accepts donations on a case-by-case basis.

The following items are a few examples of things that we need:

ITEMS THAT CRF NORMALLY WILL USE

(check with your tax advisor, but typically the IRS allows

the donor to deduct the fair market value of the item)

Laptop Computers - Preferably a laptop with at least 2 GB of memory and 250 GB hard drive with Windows 7 or newer operating system.
Office Safe
Desktop Computers - Preferably a computer with Windows 7 or newer operating system.
LCD monitors for computers
Small boat - approximately 14 feet long, preferably with a 4-stroke motor and trailer, easily towed behind a subcompact car. Help the Riverkeeper get back into those creeks and streams!
65 hp, 4-Stoke motor for center console boat - we need a more reliable motor for our 18' center-console boat. This boat is fairly heavy and probably needs about a 65 hp motor.
10' Sit on Top Kayaks - help us get people out on the water with our Youth Kayak Program and expand options to adults!
Large Life Jackets
Kayak and Canoe Paddles
Handheld pH probe for water testing
GPS unit
Conference room table for seating of 12-16 people.
Office phone system - If you have ever called our office, you might have noticed that the phone system has some problems! We are in search of a phone system with 4 incoming lines and 5-7 extensions.
Office space
Dockage on one of the lakes on the Catawba River
Office supplies
Office furniture

ITEMS THAT CRF TYPICALLY WILL RESELL

(check with your tax advisor, but typically the IRS allows the donor to deduct the lesser of the fair market value or the gross proceeds from the sale of the item)

Pontoon boats - CRF has had good luck using volunteers to refurbish and resell pontoon boats that are in reasonable operating condition, even where the carpet or upholstery have deteriorated.
Sailboats - CRF will accept sailboats that have sails and a motor in reasonable operating condition.

CRF reserves the right to decline to accept the donation of any item.

For information, including applicable limitations, on taking a charitable deduction for donated property, go to http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html#en_US_publink100049698.

To return to the list of ways that you can help, CLICK HERE.

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Upcoming Events: Lake Wylie Covekeeper Meeting T-Bones on the Lake,
Feb 08, 2012; Lake James Covekeeper Meeting 4794 E. Shores Dr., Morganton, NC,
Feb 09, 2012; Lake Wateree Covekeeper Mtg Dutchman Creek VFD,
Feb 09, 2012; Mountain Island Lake Covekeepers Monthly Meeting Cook's Presbyterian Church,
Feb 13, 2012; Lake Hickory Covekeeper meeting Hickory, NC,
Feb 20, 2012; Upcoming events…

Covekeeper Meetings

Join us for our monthly Covekeeper Meetings:

Lake James: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. - 4794 E. Shores Dr., Morganton, NC.

Lake Hickory & Lake Rhodhiss: 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. - 320 Mauney Hall at Lenoir-Rhyne College

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

Mountain Island Lake: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. - Cooks Presbyterian Church

Lake Wylie: 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. - T-Bones on the Lake

Lake Wateree: 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. - Dutchman Creek Fire Dept.

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

News: Jan 30, 2012 Catawba River One of Top 10 Endangered Places in the South
On January 26, 2012, the Southern Environmental Law Center announced its annual list of the Top 10 Endangered Places in the Solutheastern U.S. The Catawba-Wateree River was back on the list as the 3rd most endangered place in the Southeast because of the threats from coal ash, power plant water use and unnecessary reservoirs.; Jan 26, 2012 Soil runoff from Target project still damaging stream
Catawba Riverkeeper volunteers have been closely monitoring the development of the new Target store near Cox Road and I-85. This project required moving a large portion of a hillside and rerouting a stream. As reported in the article, it is questionable about whether it is feasible to limit sedimentation in the short-term and whether the site will be stable over the long term.; Jan 18, 2012 Catawba Riverkeeper Files Lawsuit Against SCE&G
On January 12, 2012, The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Catawba Riverkeeper, filed a lawsuit against SCE&G to require a cleanup of coal ash ponds with a long history of leakage.; Jan 07, 2012 Coal Ash Dumping on the Rise
The Environmental Integrity Project reports that toxic coal ash dumping on the rise in the South.; Dec 15, 2011 Concerns Raised Again About Coal Ash Pond on Wateree River
Coal ash pervasive: 2 billion pounds of power plant waste gets in ponds, landfills in SC.; 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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