Together, We Can Protect Our River System
WATR needs your IMMEDIATE help to prevent the Helene debris removal process from introducing massive amounts of sediment to our beloved river system!
Did you know that sedimentation causes a negative impact on the beloved trout, salamanders, and aquatic insects that not only live in our mountain streams, but provide ecological benefits to our entire watershed?
The debris removal project threatens to drastically increase the amount of sediment impacting the Tuckasegee River. As heavy machinery destroys streambanks and plants- big and small- are removed from their habitat, an increased amount of sediment will enter the river and negatively impact the aquatic species that dwell there.
Donate Here
Funds are needed for materials and volunteer coordination. Our Goal: $6000 by July 24 at 10:00 PM!
For the next few weeks, the wonderful Highlands Cashiers Land Trust will MATCH YOUR DONATION!
Donations are tax deductible; if you have supplies to donate, please contact us!
Current WATR Debris Removal Activities
We are gathering supplies and will get to work on erosion and sediment control efforts during the week of 7/7. Stay tuned!