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McAdenville, North Carolina 28101Join us for this year's Riverkeeper Learning Series sponsored by Xylem!
Each month we host a different event to explore the interconnectedness of water with the world around us. All events are FREE thanks to Xylem.
CANCELLED - February 11 | 6:00PM - 7:00PM | @ Confluence in Cramerton
February's event will be all about Legislative Updates and what's going on in the world of water and policy! After the recent elections, we want you to know what they could mean for clean water and the state of the river. Our Policy Manager, Ryan Carter, will be sharing these updates and talking about how you can help. Located at Confluence in Cramerton, NC, our newest location, the taproom will be open for purchases during the program.
Environmental Career Panel
March 23 | 7:00PM - 8:30PM | Virtual Event via Zoom
Sign up for our 3rd annual Environmental Career Panel! Specialists in the environmental industry join us to discuss how they arrived on their current career path. The event is open to any and all ages! Whether you're exploring your career options for the first time or looking to make a career change, this event is for you.
Our 2023 Panelists:
Let's Talk Macros! - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
April 14 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM | @ The River Room in McAdenville
Did you know that dragonflies begin their lives underwater, and that mayflies do too? Join us to learn about aquatic macroinvertebrates and how we use them as bioindicators to help determine the quality of local waterways. Our Northern Watershed Manager, Grant Buckner, specializes in aquatic macroinvertebrates and will lead this workshop. Walking us through testing techniques, macroinvertebrate identification, how we specifically use macros for testing and more! We will have specimens for you to view and hope to have an opportunity for you to check out some live macros in our classroom. The bar will be open during this event, and participants are welcome to purchase beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available).
Mark your calendars for the following, registration to open soon!:
Crowders Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
May 20 | 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM | @ Crowders Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gastonia
Mar 23 - Apr 14, 2023
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McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
We educate and advocate to protect the Catawba-Wateree River Basin’s lakes, rivers and streams for everyone who depends on and enjoys them.
Thank you for your interest and support of the Catawba Riverkeeper, a 501c3 organization.
The Catawba-Wateree River Basin encompasses 26 counties, 8900 miles of waterways, 5000 square miles of land and a 225 mile stretch of continuous river from Lake James in NC to Lake Marion in SC.
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