Eno River Association
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The Eno River was named after a Native American tribe known as the Haynoke, Oenoke, or Enoe Indians. The Eno River Association (ERA), Eno River State Park, and West Point on the Eno are located on the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Eno, Shakori, Sissipahaw, Occaneechi, and other Siouan-speaking peoples, as well as their […]
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 […]
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 […]
In 2026, the Eno River Association is celebrating 60 years of protecting the Eno River and the lands and waters that make it so special. What began in the 1960s as a small group of neighbors standing up for a threatened river has grown into a leading land and river conservation organization—thanks to the passion […]
