Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation protects, restores and preserves the Neuse River basin through education, advocacy and enforcement, in order to provide clean water for drinking, recreation and enjoyment to the communities that it serves.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to be the leading resource and advocate for the entire Neuse River Basin and to develop innovative programs which will foster and sustain education, stewardship and watershed management initiatives and practices. We also envision:
A Neuse River that is noted for its clean water which supports healthy fish, wildlife and native plants and is safe for swimming, fishing and recreation.
A greater public participation and understanding of all major river and land use issues in the watershed.
Groups of volunteers and an expanded membership base ready to actively support and celebrate the river on a continuing basis.
Parts of the Neuse River classified as Scenic Waterways to better promote tourism.
Communities, businesses and individuals throughout the Basin who recognize its waterways as valuable but vulnerable resources for drinking water, improved tourism and recreation.
State and local officials and agencies that care about the river, understand its threats and who are prepared to enact and enforce regulations and legislation to restore and protect the river.
Recognition of the NRF as one of the most successful Riverkeeper programs in the country due to the organization, planning and implementation of its key initiatives.