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Reports on water quality testing done by Lake Wateree Covekeepers in partnership with the University of South Carolina and the Lake Wateree Home Owners Association.

Report on Lake Wateree Sampling and Historic Water Quality
The report discusses the results of the data-gathering exercise in six separate events since during 2008 and also data gathered from May 1999 to October 2003.
2008 Executive Summary - Water Quality Testing on Lake Wateree
Summary of Water Quality Testing on Lake Wateree from 2001 through 2008.
Report on Sample Run from July 2008
 
Report on Sample Run from August 2008
 
Report on Sample Run from September 2008
 
Report on Sample Run October 17, 2008
 
Report on Sample Run from November 2008
 
Report on Sample Run from December 2008
 
Report on Sample Run January 8, 2009
 
Report on Sample Run February 12, 2009
 
Report on Sample Run March 12, 2009
 
Report on Sample Run April 16, 2009
 
Report on Sample Run from May 2009
 
Report on Sample Run June 11, 2009
 
Report on Sample Run July 16, 2009
 
Report on Sample Run August 13, 2009
 
September 10, 2009 WQ Sampling Results
 
Report on Sample Run on October 8, 2009
Report on Sample Run on October 8, 2009 (corrected version)
Report on Sample Run November 19, 2009
Water testing results for November 2009
Report on Water Quality Testing on December 11, 2009
Report on Water Quality Testing on December 11, 2009
2009 Annual Summary Report
Summary of groundwater testing in 2009.
Report on Water Quality Testing in January 2010
 
Report on Water Quality testing in February 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in February 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in March 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in March 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in April 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in April 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in May 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in May 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in June 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in June 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in July 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in July 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in August 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in August 2010
Report on Water Quality testing in September 2010
Report on water quality sampling on September 22, 2010.
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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.
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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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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

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

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