Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 8. With Tropical Storm Debby dropping several inches of rain on the region, Sutton shares an update on how the river is holding up and typical areas where it floods. That leads the pair to discuss stormwater management strategies in the Triangle and what methods work well for rivers like the Haw. Sutton also brings updates on the Haw River Assembly’s recent settlement with companies known for having PFAS escape into the water and details how the organization is using litter traps to provide specific data to help its with advocacy. Plus: a call for volunteers for a 4th grade learning day!

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