COASTAL CAROLINA RIVERWATCH, a newly established environmental group advocating for all the rivers of eastern North Carolina, has announced its plan to host the 2013 Dragon Boat race event in New Bern at Union Point Park. This will be the second time this event, previously sponsored by another group, will be held in New Bern. It is scheduled for July 27, 2013.
Dragon Boat races are exciting! Certainly, they are very enjoyable to watch. For many, real fun comes from paddling one of these 45 foot dragon boats in sync with a drummer’s beat in races with others. Last year, participants found it to be a wet, wild and thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Individuals will be able to sign up and join with others and businesses can sponsor a full boat and fly their names and logos in the races. There may be limits on the number of participants, so early sign up is encouraged.
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch, whose headquarters is located in New Bern at 1305 Country Club Road, works to protect all the rivers and streams of eastern North Carolina. In cases where local river groups exist, Coastal Carolina Riverwatch partners with them in multiple ways. This includes, but is not limited to, providing trained volunteers who fly airplanes in aerial surveillance, taking water samples, professionally capturing video and pictures, attending public hearings and petitioning government officials in support of common issues.
The mission of Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is to work together, not just with other environmental groups but with community leaders and businesses as well. Its work to restore and protect the rivers of Coastal Carolina is a good business practice that makes dollars and sense.
Healthy Rivers—Healthy Economy—inextricably linked—that’s the bottom line!
MORE INFORMATION:
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch:
252-514-0629
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