Currituck County Center: Environment

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Environment

Currituck Goes Green!

Environmental stewardship was ranked as the number one priority for Currituck County citizens in a recent needs assessment. Growing concern for our natural resources and renewable energy continue to rise. A population increase of 31.7% over the last 7 years in Currituck County increases the consumption of natural resources. Public awareness must be raised to combat the problems of Environmental issues such as, storm water management, renewable resources, recycling, hazardous waste management, and the greening of our surroundings. An integrated program for Environmental Education and Conservation of Natural resources is being conducted by the entire staff. In January of 2008 the Cooperative Extension Staff kicked off the first ever “Going Green” initiative featuring a trade show of environmental resources. Some 225 citizens attended and 32 vendors provided resource information. Educational Seminars and activities added to the awareness effort. 105 individuals signed Green Pledges indicating the changes they would make in the coming year to preserve the environment. The initiative will also chronicle some 70 on site demonstrations with Currituck families and farms. Contracts have been signed by home and farm cooperators to apply the recommended practices and collect data on a number of conservation measures. Groups will me monitoring; Energy conservation, recycling, water conservation, and pesticide container recycling. Data will be collected for a year and used to promote best management practices. In addition, ongoing training and educational strategies are being conducted.

Map of Demonstration Sites

North Carolina's quality of life and its economy depend on a strong natural resource base. To help the public understand complex issues related to environmental quality and to meet changing environmental regulations, North Carolina Cooperative Extension offers a range of educational programs covering water quality, waste management, wildlife management, collaborative problem-solving and more.

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Western North Carolina storm-water BMP control site

Researchers and educators at N.C. State University and in North Carolina Cooperative Extension continue to do all they can to ensure that we have enough clean water to drink, despite the pressures of steadily increasing population and ever-decreasing supplies. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers in the departments of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Soil Science and Crop Science have developed best management practices, various engineered ways both to save rainwater and keep it pure enough to drink. Cooperative Extension agents in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation pass that information along to the public. (Story and photo by Art Latham)
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	Green Your Holidays December 1st, 2009 @ 12:00 PM Barco, NC
	�Green your Holidays� program will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at 12:00 noon and again at 7:00 pm at the Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Barco. The Holidays are a time for celebration and for the majority of us the festivities mean greater consumption�in fact about 25% more than usual. Food waste, shopping bags, packaging, wrapping materials, etc., all add up to an additional 1 million tons ... MORE

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E-Conservation
Posted October 27th, 2009 in Environment

E-Conservation Website Helps Consumers Save Money and Energy Energy Awareness Month is a national awareness campaign promoted through the U.S. Department of Energy. This year's theme, "Smart Energy Choices," highlights practices that support our economy, protect our environment, and increase energy independence. E-Conservation is a crucial resource for everyone seeking to lower their energy bills and lessen their environmental footprint. The program’s website, www.e-conservation.net, helps teach consumers how to save money by using less energy, ... MORE

"Around The World And Back Again"
Posted August 26th, 2009 in Environment

“Around The World And Back Again” Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Help to save our environment by recycling. By taking the time to recycle, not only will our need for landfills and incineration be reduced, but we will also be helping to conserve national resources such as timber, water, minerals and sustaining the environment for future generations. Trash comes from many sources. In addition to bottles, boxes, cans, paper, and yard waste, consumers discard several ... MORE