Aerial Photography – Alan Cradick

To protect and improve the water quality of the Cape Fear River Basin for all people through education, advocacy and action.

Check Out Our Burnt Mill Creek Page!

As part of an Environmental Enhancement Grant awarded by the state attorney general’s office we have been doing work in the BMC watershed including tree plantings, installing litter mitigation devices, hosting free eco tours and more! Click the button for more information about our three-year long grant project.

First Saturday Seminars

CFRW hosts a FREE Educational Seminar by a guest lecturer the first Saturday of every month at Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters …

Third Saturday Paddle Series

Join us March – November as we explore the magic of the Cape Fear River through our famous Third Saturday Paddles. Enjoy lush cypress swamps, untouched back waters and …

Tell DEQ – No Chemours Expansion

DEQ did NOT have to ask for public comments BEFORE the public comment period opened on Chemours’ Air permit request to EXPAND PFAs manufacturing at the Fayetteville works site, But they asked for them.

They need to hear from you  |  We have made it easy  |  Click here to send your email today!!

Support Clean Water Today

You can count on us to continue the fight for swimmable, fishable, drinkable water for all. Can we count on you to join in? No amount is too small:

– $10 will cover the cost of processing one water sample in our lab

– $25 will purchase a new picker to remove trash from our creeks

– $50 will educate future environmental stewards about how to protect our river

– $250 will cover the lab expenses of our CreekWatchers program for one month

– $1000 will sustain our voice in advocating for the river at local, state, and national levels

From The Riverkeeper

We need your energy, your intellect and your wisdom, your creativity, and your diversity of background. We need you to take a stand for clean water.

Kemp Burdette
Cape Fear RIVERKEEPER®

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Cape Fear River Watch  |  617 Surry Street  |  Wilmington, NC 28401  |  Phone: 910.762.5606