Blessed with a good climate and a full change of seasons, we enjoy lush green mountains on our western flank and the beautiful but fragile chain of islands, our renowned Outer Banks, on our easternmost shore. In between these two, our watersheds form, each with their own individual geological characteristics and unique biosystems. Springs rise to the surface from waters deep within aquifers, and begin to flow to create the many North Carolina streams, creeks and rivers that meld and blend on their everchanging course to the sea. As our nation has evolved through the agricultural, industrial and technological ages we have come to know a standard of living and wealth previously unatainable. Part of the price we pay for these luxuries can be seen in the increasing problems our aquatic resources are experiencing.
Water is a finite resource, and fresh water but a tiny percentage of all earth's water.
As we expand our population and economic bases, the need to address the problems our waters will continue to experience develops proportionately. The North Carolina Watershed Coalition is committed to the conservation, protection and enhancement of our watersheds and their rivers and streams. We have formed to encourage the founding and growth of local organizations devoted to these ends through information sharing and cooperation. We welcome new members.