Muddy Water Watch

CRF periodically offers a 4-session class on how ordinary citizens can help enforce the erosion and sedimentation control rules. Generally, classes are held in the evening or on weekends and run for 2 hours per session for four weeks. In addition, there are opportunities once a week to make a visit to a construction site with a sedimentation expert. For additional information about upcoming classes, please contact Pam Beck at pam@catawbariverkeeper.org or call the CRF office 704.679.9494.

Muddy Water Watch

What is Muddy Water Watch (MWW)? 

MWW is a state-wide initiative to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites by providing training workshops and materials developed specifically for volunteers on the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and the NC NPDES General Permit for construction stormwater runoff. Over the course of this two year project, trained volunteers will be able to properly identify sedimentation and erosion violations from active construction sites, as well as poorly maintained Best Management Practices (BMP’s).Muddy Water on Lake Norman

Who is involved in MWW?

In North Carolina, MWW is sponsored by the 7 North Carolina Riverkeepers®, including the Catawba Riverkeeper®. We also are partnering with Southern Environmental Law Center, Conservation Council of NC and other water shed groups across the state to help stem the tide of sediment— NC’s #1 water pollution problem—from further impacting our rivers, streams and drinking water supplies. Volunteers from all over the state will be trained by the Riverkeeper in their watershed to help improve compliance with the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.

How can you help?

MWW organizers are looking for volunteers.  No previous knowledge of erosion and sedimentation is needed, just a motivation to learn.  We are looking for people to:

  • monitor construction sites and take pictures of potential violations
  • document and report streams, creeks, and other waterways that are polluted with excessive sediment
  • learn how to use several data storage websites-take aerial photographs after heavy rainfalls
  • MUCH MORE!

How do I learn more about MWW?

For additional information or to sign up for a Muddy Water Watch class, please contact Pam Beck at pam@catawbariverkeeper.org or call the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (704-679-9494).  To see case studies from the Muddy Water Watch program in the Catawba basin, click here.  To learn even more about MWW, visit www.muddywaterwatch.org.  Here, you will find additional descriptions, contact information, training dates at other locations, training materials, and much more.   

 

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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 - Sherrills Ford Fire Station off Slanting Bridge Rd. and N. Hwy. 150

News
Feb 04, 2010 Construction Stormwater Runoff Threatens Water Supply
News 14 did a report on report on the problem of construction stormwater runoff featuring the work of Catawba Riverkeeper David Merryman and Lakekeeper Ellen Goff.
Feb 03, 2010 State wants more testing of coal waste
State officials want more groundwater testing around coal ash settling ponds at Duke Energy’s electric plants along the Catawba River, including three ponds in Gaston County.
Feb 01, 2010 Catawba-Wateree River Listed (Again) as Endangered
The Southern Environmental Law Center's second annual report listed the Catawba-Wateree as one of the 10 most endangered places in the South. In 2008, American Rivers named the Catawba-Wateree the Most Endangered River in the United States.
Jan 21, 2010 Catawba Riverkeeper Profiled in Charlotte Magazine
Catawba Riverkeeper David Merryman was profiled in the Feburary issue of Charlotte Magazine. If you ever wondered what the Riverkeeper does, this article provides a good glimpse of the life of the Riverkeeper.
Jan 20, 2010 U.S. Supreme Court allows Parties to Intervene in IBT Litigation
On January 20, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing Duke Energy and Catawba River Water Supply Project, but not the city of Charlotte, to intervene in the case filed by South Carolina against North Carolina in the United States Supreme Court.
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