About Us

The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation was founded in 1981. It is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and promoting the environmental quality of the Tar-Pamlico River and its watershed. PTRF is a grassroots organization, supported by nearly 2,500 citizen members -- "River Givers." 

 

The Pamlico-Tar River is the lifeblood of the people and communities who live within its watershed. PTRF continues a 26-year tradition of monitoring and protecting the river through:

• education of individuals and groups,
• advocacy for enforcement of existing laws
• the development of new legislation and
• conducting research that monitors and evaluates the health of the river.

A full time PTRF RIVERKEEPER® monitors and protects the river and serves as a scientific and educational resource to all the people living in the watershed.

 

Our Mission

To protect and enhance the Pamlico-Tar River watershed. PTRF achieves its missions through education, advocacy, and research.

Join us in our work to provide:

• a high quality source for drinking water;

 

• the opportunity to hunt and fish in a thriving ecosystem;

 

• the chance to paddle, sail, boat, swim and ski in the cleanest possible water and have readily available public access;

 

• anticipation of and planning for the impact of climate change;

 

• promoting smart growth and sustainable development; and

 

• protection of endangered species.