Hurricane Florence unveiled one of North Carolina’s dirty secrets to the nation: we allow millions of tons of hog waste to be stored in open pits — in a floodplain. Read our Op-ed, published in the Wilmington StarNews October 7, 2018 for more information. Visit our TAKE ACTION page for ways you can address this […]
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Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette Presents to EPA on GenX
On August 14, 2018, Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette presented to the EPA as they seek to address widespread contamination from chemicals like GenX. Take Action The EPA is seeking public comment on addressing “PFAS” chemicals like GenX until September 28. The best comments are those that tell your personal story, and those that provide […]
EPA Confirms the Cape Fear River is Not a Swamp
On July 31, EPA denied North Carolina’s attempt to reclassify part of our Lower Cape Fear River as “Swamp waters.” This is a huge win for our river and we are grateful for all of your support in making your voices heard to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). They listened and announced on […]