Cape Fear River Watch

June 2026 Third Saturday Paddle
2026-06-20 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Archie Blue Community Park, 1601 Wynnwood St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
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Join us as we continue our exploration of the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month, we will paddle a route that spans four waterways, with Downtown Wilmington in view. Our trip will start us off back in Burnt Mill Creek, into the marshes of Smith Creek, under the Isabel Holmes Bridge on the Northeast Cape Fear River, then passing by the riverwalk on the main stem of the Cape Fear River, before finishing off below the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

Eagles Island Presentation
2026-07-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
CFRW Board Member Roger Shew will present the preliminary planning for four proposed public kayak landing sites that could eventually provide safe public access to portions of Eagles Island that will highlight the significant natural areas on and around the island, as well as the important cultural aspects. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and participate with this opportunity to bring responsible public access to the beauty and history of Eagles Island.
Zoom Meeting Information
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87899477463?pwd=[REDACTED]
We hope you will join us as we continue exploring thoughtful, carefully planned ways to make Eagles Island more accessible for future generations, while respecting the environmental and regulatory process every step of the way.

August First Saturday Seminar
2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters, 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States
David Ingram and Hillary Taylor will explore the natural hazards affecting Wilmington and discuss how the City’s Resilient Coastal Communities Program, funded by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, is identifying vulnerable people and critical assets, assessing risk, and developing solutions to build a more resilient community. Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to provide input that will help prioritize resilience strategies.
About the speakers:
David is the Sustainability Program Manager for the City of Wilmington and brings over 15 years of experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building design and operations, and recycling/zero waste programs. He is passionate about integrating sustainability best practices into City of Wilmington operations and actions. David has BS in Wildlife Biology from the University of Georgia, and is a LEED AP through the US Green Building Council. David brings his diverse background toward advancing the City toward becoming more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.
Hillary is an urban planner with the Community Planning and Urban Design team at the City of Wilmington, where she specializes in long-range planning initiatives that help shape more resilient, equitable, and people-centered communities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Planners. Hillary is also a LEED AP Neighborhood Development professional and has certificates in landscape and ecological design.

Rock the River Benefit Concert for the Cape Fear
2026-08-02 12:00 - 20:00 | Waterline Brewing Co, 721 Surry St, Wilmington, 28401, United States
A celebration of community and the Cape Fear River? Count us in! Our summer intern, Maya Cruz, and Waterline Brewing Company are hosting the first Rock the River, a benefit concert for CFRW!
Come catch live sets from SIX local bands: GoldieLux, Sea Graves, Kicking Bird, Tercel, Masonboro Sound, and American Chestnut.
Plus, explore art and vintage finds from local vendors including Atrox Design, Samoht Creates Things, PrintedBelle, Anadaluna Studio, and Rachael Kinsey Designs.
And, sip on cold brews courtesy of our friends at Waterline, or have a bite from their on-site food truck Smash N Dash.
It’s all happening from 12-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 2nd at Waterline Brewing! The best part: your ticket supports CFRW’s mission to protect and improve the water quality of the beautiful Cape Fear River at the background of this full-day bash.
Tickets are only $15 (or $20 at the door) and on sale now at tr.ee/rocktheriver.
