Become a Sponsor
Join a network of sponsors working locally to preserve, protect, and restore the Catawba-Wateree River basin for the communities that rely on it.
How your sponsorship makes a difference
Your generous support helps us complete urgent tasks and grow long-term solutions for a healthier Catawba-Wateree River Basin. Current funding priorities include:
Catawba Riverkeeper works through the avenues of education, advocacy, and engagement to bring its mission to life.
This is accomplished by hosting a myriad of programs that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in the work of ensuring that our local rivers sustain clean, plentiful water for generations to come.
Below, you'll find the Catawba Riverkeeper programs that directly influence the health of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin and inspire the river stewards of tomorrow. Each program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of organizations that value preserving, protecting, and restoring clean water resources for all people.
Program Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring an individual program, please review the list of available sponsorships below. Most programs have four sponsorship levels to choose from. To learn more about each program and the benefits provided at each sponsorship level, click on the name of the sponsored program (left column). Ready to become a sponsor? Click on the text in the right column to start giving back to the river today!
| Sponsored Programs | Presenting Sponsor | Watershed Steward | River Guardian | Headwaters Advocate | Become A Sponsor! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riversweep | $25,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sponsor Riversweep |
| Swim Guide | $40,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $500 | Sponsor Swim Guide |
| Floating Classroom | $50,000 | $25,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Sponsor Floating Classroom |
| Internship Program | $50,000 | $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Sponsor Internship Program |
| Educational Cleanups | $50,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $1,200 | Sponsor Educational Cleanups |
| Public Cleanups | $25,000 | $15,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sponsor Public Cleanups |
| Trash Traps | $25,000 | $15,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sponsor Trash Traps |
| Corporate Engagement | N/A | $2,200 | $1,200 | $500 | Sponsor Corporate Engagment |
Organizational Level Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring more than one program? Consider becoming an organizational-level sponsor with our "Heart of the River" sponsorship or "Ecosystem Champion" sponsorship and strengthen Catawba Riverkeeper's work across all departments! Click on the "Learn More" buttons to view the full list of sponsorship benefits. If you're ready to take the next step, click the "Become A Sponsor" button to begin a conversation with our Executive Director, Dr. Mo Drinkard.
