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Cape Fear River Watch

Downtown

♻️ Environmental

Overview

Cape Fear Riverwatch is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the water quality of the Cape Fear River basin in North Carolina.

They work to safeguard the river and its tributaries through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Their efforts include monitoring water quality, advocating for responsible environmental policies, and educating the public about the importance of clean water. They aim to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for the Cape Fear River and the communities that depend on it.


Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Participating in cleanups
  • Becoming a CreekWatcher and adopt a local creek
  • Become an education volunteer
  • Help with LakeFest (setup, breakdown, check-in, or education station)
  • Help with 1st Saturday Seminars (setup, breakdown, flip pancakes)
  • Help with field trips
  • Help maintain our Trash Trout Jr. or LittaTraps
  • Mark storm drains with your scout troop or other civic group
  • Assist at the Greenfield Lake boathouse (a longer-term commitment)


The website often features calls for volunteers for specific events and ongoing programs.They also have programs that work with citizen scientists, so there are many opportunities for people that want to help with data collection. It is always best to contact them directly for the most up to date volunteer information.

Location

617 Surry Street Wilmington, NC 28401
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