Eno River Association
Protect. Advocate. Learn.
In its early years, the Eno River Association (ERA) faced major challenges in protecting the river’s natural resources and the benefits it provided to surrounding communities. The dedication of the earliest supporters of the preservation of the Eno River Valley laid the foundation for the river-centered land conservation, community events, and vibrant community that ERA […]
Almost three years after the Eno River Association joined neighbors in a legal settlement with Point Ridge LLC, 27.6 acres of Black Meadow Ridge adjacent to West Point on the Eno City Park are now under ERA ownership. ERA’s portion of the property will be permanently protected and could potentially become part of West Point […]
March Director’s Message Dear Friends, On July 6th, 2025, literally the day after the conclusion of the 46th annual Festival for the Eno, tropical depression Chantal passed through the Triangle, leaving record flooding in its wake. While the impacts to ERA’s preserves were relatively minor, the flooding displaced many of our neighbors, closed local businesses, […]
For nearly five decades, the Festival for the Eno has brought our community together in celebration of music, art, creativity, and care for the river. It is homegrown and grassroots — powered by hundreds of volunteers, artists, partners, and supporters who believe in protecting the lands and waters we all love. In 2025, the day […]
