40 Volunteers braved the cool, drizzly day to begin a massive clean-up effort on Cane Creek in Lancaster County, SC. Cane Creek drains into the Catawba River at Fishing Creek Reservoir.
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May 23, 2012
Duke Needs to do More to Clean Up Coal Ash
May 21, 2012
Mercury Contamination in the Catawba
May 21, 2012
Pharmaceuticals in the River
May 07, 2012
2012 Mecklenburg State of the Environment Report
May 04, 2012
Gaston County QNRC Cancels Coal Ash Forum
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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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