Crystal Coast Waterkeeper

11/17/2022

We’re moving to Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and deactivating this account at the end of the year!
Be sure to ”like” and “follow” us Coastal Carolina Riverwatch to see and hear about all the work we do to protect the quality of water and quality of life in coastal NC.
Protect what you love. 💙

10/20/2022

Good morning Crystal Coast Water Quality Advocates. The Crystal Coast Waterkeeper is now the White Oak Waterkeeper. The White Oak Waterkeeper provides services to the White Oak River Basin, which includes the Crystal Coast, New, White Oak, Newport, and North Rivers, as well as the surrounding waters of Carteret and Onslow Counties. The White Oak Waterkeeper (WOW) is part of Coastal Carolina Riverwatch.

We will be consolidating pages at the end of the month and this page will be deleted.

Please follow all the work to protect the quality of water and quality of life in coastal NC here: Coastal Carolina Riverwatch

Together, we protect the quality of water and quality of life in coastal MC.

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04/15/2022

01/21/2022

Happy ! Have you stocked up for the weather yet? The Market at Cedar Point will be open as long as they safely can. They still have local milk, eggs, breads, meats, and other essentials! Be sure to grab some local produce from farms like Grayzfarm and bulk spices, perfect for your favorite wintery soups and dishes.
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When we support our local farmers and farmers' markets, we reduce our environmental impact, strengthen our local economy, and support our friends and neighbors. Stay local and stay safe today!
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Visit The Market at Cedar Point at 1046 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC 28584 all year long for organic groceries, local produce, meats and, dairy, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, bulk herbs, spices, teas, local coffee, and local honey.

01/14/2022

Happy ! Have you been missing Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market during the winter break? Check out their FB or website for the Saturday Pre-order/Pickup Market.
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Various members of OBFM vendor family will be taking orders on Thursday and Friday of each week for pickup at the courthouse grounds on Saturday mornings. This week's vendor is Shenk Family Farm from Newport, NC. Visit www.oldebeaufortfarmersmarket.org for more details.
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During the season of April-November OBFM serves our community with fresh, locally grown foods and handmade products every Saturday. This a great way to get to know our farmers and ensure transparency about where our food comes from.
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When we support local farms, we choose to reduce our environmental impacts, protect our waterways, and connect with our friends and neighbors. Thanks Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market for helping us do so!

12/17/2021

Eco-Gift Guide Feature: Coastal Community Market

It’s ! So we’re highlighting Coastal Community Market in our Eco-Gift Guide.
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Coastal Community Market offers local, organic, and no-spray produce, responsibly-raised meats, organic bulk foods, teas, coffees, herbs and spices, a great selection of vegan and gluten-free options, supplements, tinctures and homeopathic essential oils, and carrier oils, and an array of health and beauty items.
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Coastal Community Market is a proud 5-star Ocean Friendly Establishment. In addition to the practices listed above, CCM uses paper bags, participates in beach cleanups, and more. Thanks to Coastal Community Market for protecting clean water and thanks to all of you choosing to shop local and eco-friendly this season! This conserves resources and supports our friends and neighbors, especially our local farmers like at CCM. Find them at 606 Broad Street in Beaufort.
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Find the full Eco-Gift Guide at tinyurl.com/CCRWEcoGiftGuide

12/16/2021

Thanks Wino Records. Find the full Eco-Gift Guide here: tinyurl.com/CCRWEcoGiftGuide

Eco-Gift Guide Feature: Wino Records

Stop by Wino Records to add classics and eclectic finds to your vinyl collection. Maybe even discover your new favorite artist!
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Be sure to check out the local honey right from the store owner, Donnie's, beehives. Support our local pollinators!
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Wino Records is a 5-star Ocean Friendly Establishment. "Pre-loved" records are a perfect way to reduce environmental impacts by shopping secondhand. This conserves resources and keeps items out of landfills.
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Wino Records also does not use plastic bags, upcycles vinyl and sleeves into planters and artwork, offers refurbished electronics, and sells/rents bicycles for alternative transportation.
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Visit them at 407-16 Atlantic Beach Causeway. Thanks to Wino Records for protecting our waterways and thanks to all of you choosing to shop local and low waste this year!

Find the full eco-guide guide: tinyurl.com/CCRWEcoGiftGuide

12/15/2021

Eco-Gift Guide Feature: Lotus y la Luna
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Lotus y la Luna (lotus and the moon) is an eco-friendly boutique in Atlantic Beach. Here you’ll find free spirited, bohemian clothing, accessories, and gifts that are affordable, unique and purpose driven.
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Much of the items in stock are fair trade, sustainably sourced, and/or locally made. The Relived collection offers gently used vintage finds. This conserves resources and keeps items out of landfills.
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Lotus y la Luna is a 5-star Ocean Friendly Establishment for all the reasons above and for great efforts in plastic reduction. Thanks to Lotus y la Luna for supporting clean water in our community. And thanks to all of you who make the choice to shop locally and sustainably. This lowers environmental impacts and supports our friends and neighbors.
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Visit Lotus y la Luna at 211-4 Atlantic Beach Causeway or shop online at lotusylaluna.com. Find the full Eco-Gift Guide at tinyurl.com/CCRWEcoGiftGuide

12/14/2021

Eco-Gift Guide Feature: MF Chappell Wine Merchant

The Crystal Coast's destination for fine wine and gourmet treats! BeLocal BESTLocal Wine & Spirits Store 2021.
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MF Chappell Wine Merchant offers a huge selection of organic, biodynamic, regenerative organic, and sustainably grown wines.
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MF Chappell Wine Merchant believes:
"Wine is agricultural — we stock real wine from land tended by real farmers.
Quality wine is abundant and diverse — we strive to carry a great selection.
Wine shouldn’t be confusing — we educate you to know your palate.
The most expensive wine is the one you don’t like — we’ll remove the guesswork."
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Shop owners Jen and Brett have a combined 70+ years of wine experience. They are passionate about protecting our coastal environment and supporting our local community. Visit them at 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, #12 to support their efforts and ask them all about wine (especially their sustainable selections)!
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Thanks to MF Chappell Wine Merchant for helping protect water quality, and thanks to you all, for supporting the businesses in our Eco-Gift Guide. When you do, you are conserving resources, reducing carbon footprint, reducing plastic waste, and supporting our friends and neighbors.

Find the Eco Gift Guide here: tinyurl.com/CCRWEcoGiftGuide

10/12/2021

Gibbs Creek is an estuarine tributary of the North River. A new proposed development, Shackleford Landing, is requesting major rezoning permits for properties surrounding Gibbs Creek. We believe this will threaten the environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of our estuary.

CCRW has partnered with Croatan Group - NC Sierra Club, Carteret County Wildlife Club of North Carolina, and Carteret Food and Health Council to call for the protection of Gibbs Creek. Read our public comment letter on our website. You can take action by writing your own public comments. You can use the information below for talking points. https://tinyurl.com/GibbsCreek

10/05/2021

The fifth and final installation of Seismic Truth features John Wathen, Hurricane Creekkeeper. John is based in Alabama and was one of the first to capture a...