The State of the River with Brandon Jones
TOPIC: The State of the River
SPEAKER: Brandon Jones, Riverkeeper, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation
The Catawba River is the lifeblood of our region, providing drinking water, electricity, agricultural irrigation, and recreation. Riverkeeper Brandon Jones discusses the greatest threats to this critical resource and the opportunities for protecting it.
BIOGRAPHY
Jones received his M.S. in Earth Science from UNC Charlotte; his studies focused on hydrology, specifically water chemistry. He completed his undergraduate education at UNC Chapel Hill, graduating with a B.A. in Economics & a minor in Environmental Science.
Jones joined the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation in 2017 as its director of technical programs before being promoted to Riverkeeper in November 2018. As Riverkeeper, Brandon is the organization’s chief scientist and advocate and is responsible for coordinating testing, sampling, research, and legislative initiatives. He is also the primary contact for all citizen concerns. Jones is a Gaston County native who’s committed to the environment both inside and outside the office. He spends his free time on the water as an avid whitewater paddler and on the trails hiking whenever possible.
