Haw River Assembly Archives

Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. She discussed an upcoming EPA hearing at Randolph Community College in Asheboro as the agency decides enforcement of limits of 1,4-dioxane coming from Asheboro’s water treatment facility. She also discussed other work the assembly is currently doing, including working with groups of 4th graders in the field, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly, Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 31, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Keeper of the Haw and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 31. She discussed impacts of the July 6 flooding on the Haw River and on her home near the river. She talked about an upcoming free screening of a new PBS documentary about the impact of climate change and what some North Carolina communities are doing about it. “State of Change: Living With Water” will air at 6:30 Thursday, August 7 at the Varsity Theatre.

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On Air Today: Haw River Assembly Water Quality Manager Kaitlyn Elliott

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 9, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Haw River Assembly Water Quality Manager Kaitlyn Elliott spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9. She discussed Tropical Depression Chantal’s impacts on the Haw River, as well as other area waterways. She discussed some upcoming well-water testing events the HRA is holding in Alamance, Chatham, and Orange Counties. She recounted her experience on Monday in Chapel Hill, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against the City of Asheboro in conjunction with the Cape Fear River Watch. She talked about how a similar She also discussed some other upcoming events and activities through the Haw River Assembly and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 9, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. She discussed last year’s “State of the Haw” report, and what trends they are seeing for this year. She also previewed some public presentations of that data, previewed what’s ahead in 2025 for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 8.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton from The Haw River Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 2, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. She discussed some big developments for the Haw River, including a settlement with the town of Burlington over industrial discharges into the river. She also talked about new limits put on PFAS levels in drinking water, which directly affects the Haw, and more.

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State Designation Signals New Expansion, Connectivity Opportunities for Haw River Trail

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 13, 2023 | Environment, State Government

The Haw River Trail recently was added to North Carolina’s parks system. What does that mean for its future?

Chatham County Roundup: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 2, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Haw River Assembly Riverkeeper Emily Sutton joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 2nd. She discussed a recently finalized settlement between the Haw River Assembly and the City of Burlington negotiated by the Southern Environmental Law Center. She discussed the history of the litigation that led to the agreement, what is included in the agreement, what will come next for the Haw River Assembly, and more.