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One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
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Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
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2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
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CCA Training, December 10-12
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Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
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Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Aquaponics Short-Course
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Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
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