Lake Norman Covekeepers
Lake Norman Covekeepers is a grass-roots organization that serves the 4 Counties on Lake Norman.
Mission Statement: Support the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation by actively monitoring, protecting and enhancing the environment of Lake Norman and its watershed for future generations.
Normally, the Lake Norman Covekeepers meet at 7 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month at the East Lincoln Fire Department on South Pilot Knob Road off Hwy. 16. This location is just south of Hwy. 73 and Hwy. 16 intersection. Please check the calendar section of the website to verify the meeting time and location.
For more information about the Lake Norman Covekeepers, please visit our website at http://www.lakenormankeepers.com/
CRF Covekeepers Help Build a Rain Garden at Shanklin Memorial Library
CRF's Lake Norman Covekeepers are working with the Lincoln Natural Resources Committee, the Florence Soule Shanklin Memorial Garden volunteers, and local garden clubs to build a demonstration rain garden at the Florence Soule Shanklin Memorial Library. The first public workday on February 19 was a great success. The rain garden features were excavated, rock and other groundcover was installed, and the garden is ready for planting. Rain gardens reduce the negative impact of stormwater runoff and provide a great landscaping amenity. Watch this website for information about future workdays.
Document Actions
- Upcoming Events
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Women's Only Kayak
Landsford Canal State Park,
May 19, 2012 -
Lake Hickory Covekeeper Meeting
320 Mauney Hall, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC,
May 21, 2012 -
Mountain Island Lake Covekeepers Monthly Meeting
TBA,
May 21, 2012 -
Hearing in SCE&G Coal Ash Lawsuit
Charleston Courtroom #6, U. S. Court House, 85 Broad St, Charleston, SC,
May 22, 2012 -
Lake Norman Covekeeper Mtg
East Lincoln Fire Department, 406 S. Pilot Knob Road, Stanley, NC,
May 24, 2012
- News
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May 07, 2012
2012 Mecklenburg State of the Environment Report
How’s the air out there? Is the water getting better? Are we recycling as much as we could be? According to an online Mecklenburg County survey, the verdict on all of the above, the answers are mixed, but encouraging. -
May 04, 2012
Gaston County QNRC Cancels Coal Ash Forum
The Gaston County Quality of Natural Resources Commission (QNRC) cancelled a public forum and information session about the potential threats to drinking water from coal ash, which had been scheduled for May 3. The reasons for cancelling the forum are unclear.
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May 03, 2012
State Farm - Cause An Effect
Please vote for our Cleaning Our Water Basin Initiative The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation has been selected as one of the top 100 finalists in Cause An Effect, a State Farm crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative which lets communities determine where grant funding is awarded, exclusively through Facebook. We need you to rally behind our Cause,cast your vote and help us earn a $25,000 grant for educational events, cleanup's and marketing. It’s simple to support our cause and vote – visit the State Farm Facebook page by clicking here: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CatawbaRiverkeeperFo/afce1688d6/4474900b1a/5c7b2bee27/app_data=Cleaning-Our-Water-Basin , then click on the “Vote” button to show your support for the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. You may vote 10 times per day!
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Apr 26, 2012
Coal Ash Provision Added to Transportation Bill
Republicans in the House of Representatives added a rider to the Transportation Bill that would prevent EPA from protecting us from the dangers of coal ash. Please let your Congressional representative know that you want the EPA to be able to regulate coal ash waste.
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Apr 04, 2012
Is It Sewage Spill Season?
The rash of recent reports of sewage spills is alarming. During the past week, sewage spills were reported in Tega Cay, south Charlotte, and various other locations. A copy of CMUD's press releases and links to other news reports about the problems are included below.
- Alliances
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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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- Fish Advisories
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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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- Report Pollution in the Catawba River
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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
Click here to fill out a pollution report or
Call 1-888-679-9494 or 704-679-9494 (ext. 3)
- How to contact your NC Legislator
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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.
