Recently published research has highlighted the value of paddlesports to the Neuse River and the tourism this fast-growing sport represents to this area of the State.

NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources’ press release: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/journal/view_article_content?groupId=21953&articleId=236186.

Link to the full study results: http://www.ncparks.gov/About/docs/paddle_report.pdf