PTRF is Hiring

PTRF is now accepting applications from highly motivated individuals for two positions. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an organization that is successfully addressing the environmental challenges facing the Tar-Pamlico Watershed and Eastern North Carolina. Read More.

 

Join PTRF Staff and Board Members for Big Sweep 2010.

Join PTRF on Saturday, October 2, 2010 and help protect the river by cleaning up your community. Organized cleanups will be held in Greenville and Washington. Details.

 

Fish Kills Mark End of Summer

During the closing month of the summer of 2008, the Pamlico River experienced its largest fish kill in over a decade. Over 3.9 million fish, primarily juvenile menhaden, were found floating within the channel and along the north side of the river. Read more.

 

NC Division of Water Resources begin planning to model the Tar River

On July 15, the NC Division of Water Resource held its first public meeting outlining plans to develop a Tar-Pamlico River Basin Water Resources Plan and Tar River Basin Hydrologic Model. Read more.

 

Warning: Your Medicines May be Harmful to the River's Health

Environmental pharmaceutical contamination is an emerging threat to human and wildlife communities that has not been highlighted for the general population. Read more.

 

Proposed Interbasin Transfers in both Upper and Lower Tar River

The Kerr Lake Regional Water System located in Henderson, North Carolina and the City of Greenville in Pitt County have requested from the state approval for interbasin transfers for the purpose of public water supply. Read More.