Winyah Rivers Alliance, its staff and volunteers, are following the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the recommendations of our state and local agencies responsible for protecting the public health during the declared pandemic. Much of our work can be accomplished remotely and independently, including field work and water quality monitoring by […]
2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and we are celebrating by hosting 50 Days of Cleanups! April 17th, 2020 Update: The SC Governor has lifted restrictions on public access to our local waterways; however groups of 3 or more are still restricted. See the Executive Order here>> Our understanding is that as long […]
Winyah Rivers Foundation, Inc. (doing business as Winyah Rivers Alliance) is growing! With the support of our Board of Directors, we plan to hire a full-time Executive Director, adding another staff member to our clean water team! Click here to access the position description. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume […]
Opportunity to comment… This Thursday, February 13, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) will hold a state-law mandated public meeting and hearing to provide information, and record the public’s comments concerning the Final Closure Plan for the coal ash basin at Weatherspoon Power Plant (WPP) in Lumberton, Robeson County. The public session […]
Each year, 3.5 million Americans get sick from unknowingly swimming in contaminated waters. Here on the coast, we often focus on the water quality of our beaches, but forget our rivers are also used for recreation and can be impacted by poor water quality. Currently, two dedicated student interns with the Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER® Program are […]
We are grateful to Target and Target shoppers for supporting Winyah Rivers Alliance and our partnership to protect fishable, swimmable, drinkable water for our families and our future!
We’re having a party on Saturday, March 7th, beginning at 4 pm, Hobnob at Hobcaw! Our annual oyster roast and lowcountry supper will be back at Kimbel Lodge at Hobcaw Barony. Come by at 4 pm to enjoy oysters, southern food, including vegetarian fare, and refreshments. There will be entertainment for the young and the […]
Breaking news! Deadline extended through May! Promoting the beauty of our local rivers and raising funds for Winyah Rivers Alliance and our RIVERKEEPER® Programs Check out our 2019 winning photographs here! Rules for Entering: The contest is open to everyone. Emphasis in judging will be given to photographs that show the splendor and charm of […]
Poop is a fact of nature and it’s everywhere! But did you know that poop can enter our waterways and cause negative impacts to water quality? Come join us at the 2020 Waccamaw Conference to learn what all the stink is about! Hosted by Winyah Rivers Alliance’s Waccamaw RIVERKEEPERⓇ, North Inlet- Winyah Bay National Estuarine […]
We received some excellent news this Giving Season! Rocky Point Community Forest has been selected as one of 8 projects in the South Atlantic-Gulf Region to receive expert support from the National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA)! Winyah Rivers Alliance (WRA), and our team of partners, was awarded this assistance […]
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