South Fork Society

South Fork Society

A giving society for individuals and couples who reside in the South Fork basin. Funds raised support Catawba Riverkeeper’s work to preserve, protect, and restore the waterways of the South Fork Basin through education, engagement, and advocacy.

Events

Catawba Riverkeeper will host 4 exclusive events for South Fork Society members in 2025. Additionally, South Fork Society members receive 2 tickets and/or VIP passes to all public events hosted by Catawba Riverkeeper in 2025. 

Additional Benefits

  • 2 drink passes per member good for any Catawba Riverkeeper nonticketed event in 2025  (EX: RiverFest, Live Music Fridays at Confluence, Acoustic Saturdays at The River Room, Sunday Supper at Confluence) 
  • 15% Exclusive discount to all ticketed events in 2025 
  • 10% member discount on merchandise 

South Fork Society Impact

Contributions to the South Fork Society support Catawba Riverkeeper's work to preserve, protect, and restore the waterways of the South Fork Basin.


You can learn more about specific projects by exploring our South Fork Sub-basin Protection and Restoration Plan. 

Keeping Watch on Water Quality

In addition to sampling and testing popular swimming areas on the South Fork through the Swim Guide program, Catawba Riverkeeper also employs an autonomous sensor, which takes water quality measurements every 15 minutes. 


The South Fork Society helps cover the costs associated with maintaining our autonomous sensor network and making the data available to the public. 

Limiting Legal Pollution

Catawba Riverkeeper reviews permits for discharges as they come up for renewal every 5 years through the EPA’s NPDES system. When permits are inadequate or if permit holders are found to be in violation of their permits, Catawba Riverkeeper submits comments to advocate for enforcement and strengthening of the permits. 

Mitigating the Impacts of Stormwater Runoff

Catawba Riverkeeper advocates for policies that mitigate the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff on our local waterways. 


In addition to advocating for policy changes at the local and state level, Catawba Riverkeeper also works closely with developers and zoning boards on protecting waterways from sedimentation during both the active and post-construction phases of development projects. 

Bringing the South Fork Basin Back

Catawba Riverkeeper is currently piloting a project with Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to propagate native plants to be used for streambank and shoreline restoration projects. 

Additionally, the South Fork Society helps support Catawba Riverkeeper’s litter abatement projects like Riversweep and the trash trap on Duharts Creek in Gastonia, NC. 

How to Join:

Members may join online or mail a check to the Catawba Riverkeeper office (102 Main Street, Suite 100, McAdenville, NC 28101). 

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