HICKORY
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, in partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne University, invite community members to help stem the flood of sediment impacting our rivers, streams and drinking water supplies by participating in a 4-week Muddy Water Watch training class to train volunteers to help enforce the erosion and sedimentation laws in North Carolina.
Sediment and erosion — releasing dirt and debris into storm drains and creeks — is the leading cause of water pollution in the Catawba River basin.
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, as part of a statewide Muddy Water Watch program, is looking for volunteers to monitor construction sites and take pictures of potential violations; document and report streams, creeks, and other waterways that are polluted with excessive sediment; learn how to use several data storage Web sites; take aerial photographs after heavy rainfalls; and more.
No previous knowledge of erosion and sedimentation is needed, just a motivation to learn.
Hickory classes will be at Lenoir-Rhyne, Room 222, Minges Hall, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday from Feb. 21 through March 14. The classes will include instruction, a construction site visit, guest speakers from city, count, and state agencies and all workshop materials.
For additional information, or to register for the classes, e-mail Pam Beck at pam@catawbariverkeeper.org or call 704.679.9494.
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is a 501(c)3 environmental non-profit headquartered in Charlotte.
Its mission is to advocate for and secure protection and enhancement of the Catawba River, its lakes, tributaries and watershed.
To learn more about Muddy Water Watch and the foundation, go to www.catawbariverkeeper.org.
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