Highlights from 2023

December 12, 2023

What a year it has been at Catawba Riverkeeper!

Catawba Riverkeeper celebrated 25 years in 2023. Watch the video below for a inspiring reflection on Catawba Riverkeeper's past and look towards our future.

Protecting our river


Education Programing

Engagement Programing

Taking out the trash!

  • Removed 1,001 tires and 100,570 pounds of trash from our basin's water and shores!
  • 1,670 volunteers participated in cleanups (THANK YOU!!).
  • Organized 94 cleanup events, including Riversweep which took place at 51 locations across the basin.

Organizational Growth

  • Grew to 8,414 members and volunteers (38% increase from 2022).
  • Had 16,873 unique transactions at our retail locations (The Boathouse, The River Room, and Confluence) and online storefront.
  • More than 2,000 people attended one of our community events like RiverFest, Jam at the Dam, Fork Fest, and the Christmas Market.
  • Continued to grow our social media follower base and email newsletter list.
Support our work!
By Brandon Jones September 26, 2025
This month marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, a storm that brought unprecedented flooding, infrastructure damage, and public health challenges across the Southeast, including the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. In the days, weeks, and months following the disaster, the Catawba Riverkeeper mobilized to provide relief and to help communities recover. Today, we reflect on those efforts and recommit to the work of building resilience for the future. Supply Distribution In the immediate aftermath, Catawba Riverkeeper coordinated with local partners to deliver emergency supplies to affected communities. Teams transported bottled water, food staples, hygiene kits, and cleaning materials donated by the public to supply hubs and airports. These efforts ensured that essential resources reached households experiencing prolonged disruptions in basic services. 
June 17, 2025
Restoration win in the South Fork Watershed!
By David Anderson June 3, 2025
A look into the first week of a Catawba Riverkeeper Summer Internship