Lake James Covekeepers

The Lake James covekeepers meet monthly 2nd thursday at 6:30pm (except July and December) at 4794 East Shores Drive, Nebo, NC.

Lake James and Mountains

Covekeepers regularly test for fecal coliform at different sections of the Lake James. They also patrol sections of Lake James, investigate reports of pollution, participate in lake clean-ups and participate in RiverFest each year held at Lake James State Park.  Visitors are welcome to attend Covekeeper meetings.

Fall Leaf Eco-Tour

For more information about the Lake James Covekeeper program, or to sign up for Covekeeper training, please contact Catawba Riverkeeper, David Merryman or .Lake James Lakekeeper, Dr. James Darsie.

 

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  • About Lake James
  • About the Upper Catawba River Basin
  • About the Upper Catawba River Basin Program
  • News About the Upper Catawba River Basin
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    News
    May 23, 2012 Duke Needs to do More to Clean Up Coal Ash
    For most Charlotte residents, the concern about coal and its residue, coal ash, is as close as the next drink of water.
    May 21, 2012 Mercury Contamination in the Catawba
    North Carolina South Carolina have advise against consuming certain types of fish in the Catawba due to mercury contamination. Most of the mercury is coming from coal-fired powerplants.
    May 21, 2012 Pharmaceuticals in the River
    Small amounts of prescription and non-prescription medicines end up in our water. Help prevent pharmaceuticals from getting into the water or the wrong hands by disposing of medications properly. Catawba Riverkeeper is co-sponsoring Operation Medicine Drop events around the region.
    May 07, 2012 2012 Mecklenburg State of the Environment Report
    How’s the air out there? Is the water getting better? Are we recycling as much as we could be? According to an online Mecklenburg County survey, the verdict on all of the above, the answers are mixed, but encouraging.
    May 04, 2012 Gaston County QNRC Cancels Coal Ash Forum
    The Gaston County Quality of Natural Resources Commission (QNRC) cancelled a public forum and information session about the potential threats to drinking water from coal ash, which had been scheduled for May 3. The reasons for cancelling the forum are unclear.
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    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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    Fish Advisories

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    Fish advisories have been issued throughout the Catawba-Wateree River basin for various types of fish.  Many of these fish advisories are the result of testing initiated by Catawba Riverkeeper and confirmed by state and local officials.  For a chart identifying fish types with the applicable adisories for the Charlotte area, click here.   For more information about the fish advisories, click here.

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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 to report a spill to Catawba Riverkeeper by phone, call 1-888-679-9494 or 704-679-9494.  In addition, to informing your Riverkeeper, you should also report spills or contamination to federal, state and local environmental officials.

    To report South Carolina spills or fish kills call 1-888-481-0125.

    To report North Carolins spills or fish kills, call 1-800-662-7956.

    To report spills and releases to federal authorities (EPA and Coast Guard), call 1-800-424-8802.

     

     

    How to contact your NC Legislator

    Sometimes you just can't get the action that is needed to protect our water without contacting your legislator.  To find out who represents you in the North Carolina legislature and how to contact them, click here.

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