Eno River Association

The application period ended on November 1st. We have begun reviewing applications and expect to reach out to applicants for interviews in mid-November. Hours: 10 – 15 hours per week Compensation: $2,500 stipend per semester Duration: Spring semester Location: Durham, NC. Hybrid. About Us: The Eno River Association is a non-profit, accredited land trust dedicated […]

Evie Fitzpatrick is a rising junior at UNC-Chapel Hill studying history and political science. As our 2025 Summer Communications Intern, she has brightened the ERA office with her enthusiasm for social media, policy, and events. Evie expresses her value for conservation through communications and political engagement, having also worked as an intern with the Governor’s […]

We are just beginning the process of assessing damage to trails and park infrastructure, but early reports have shown severe damage to trails. We want to emphasize that, until further notice, most parks and preserves along the Eno are closed. The trail conditions are still extremely dangerous in many places.

The following message is from our Executive Director, Ryan Fehrman, shared with Wildflower Society members during our gathering at the Confluence Natural Area in early June: I want to start my comments with several things that I NEED to say before transitioning into everything that I want to say. The first is, thank all of […]

I am honored to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Eno River Association. As a long-time resident of Durham and a passionate advocate for both people experiencing homelessness and stewardship of our environment, I am thrilled to step into this role and join such a dedicated community of conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and river stewards.

The 200+ acre Occoneechee Speedway property in Hillsborough is now a part of Eno River State Park.

Charting a Course for the Long-term Vitality, Sustainability, and Resilience of the Eno and Little Rivers DURHAM, N.C. ― The Eno and Little River watersheds face a series of profound challenges. Stretching across 260 square miles of northern Durham and Orange counties, the rivers provide drinking water and ecological, recreational, and educational benefits for over […]

“As a native of Western North Carolina, the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene has felt personal. My ancestral thread runs deep within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains; since the 1700s, my family has rooted in the river valley that stretches from South Carolina to the base of the Appalachian Mountains, […]

Like many of our neighbors, we have been watching the sad news from Western North Carolina. We hope you and your families are safe. Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage, yet the true level of impact to our communities, local businesses, and ecosystems is weeks from being known.  Many of us are feeling worried and want […]

We’re celebrating another fun summer on the Eno with our camp students from iWalk the Eno Science and Nature Camp and Eno River Field Station! This year, we engaged 184 youth, ages 8-15, in outdoor environmental education activities at Eno River State Park, West Point on the Eno City Park, and the Confluence Natural Area. […]

A big THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2024 Festival for the Eno a roaring success! To our amazing guests, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, talented artists, and hardworking staff – your support, energy, and passion brought our community together in the most magical way. We couldn’t have done it without you! Here’s to many more […]

Job Title: Communications Intern Organization: Eno River Association Hours: 10 – 15 hours per week Compensation: $2,500 stipend per semester Duration: Fall Semester (with potential for extension) About Us: The Eno River Association is dedicated to preserving and protecting the nature, culture, and history of the Eno River basin. We engage the community through environmental […]

You might remember when we released our Climate Statement back in May. This statement gives a great overview of some of the effects of climate change and how the Eno River Association (ERA) works to mitigate them, but we’ve been itching to dive deeper. This blog post is intended to give a little more clarity […]