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28766
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Mike Zlotnicki has a tradition of clamming with his family and friends every year on their summer vacation. Zlotnicki describes their latest trip and the events that occur. Ethical questions about fishing and hunting are raised and discussed in the essay. Also discussed is the importance of environmental education to preserve these family traditions.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 4, July/Aug 2017,
p10-16
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2.A Summer Vacation, Naturally by Powell, Chris Wildlife in North Carolina Vol. 62 Issue 5, May 1998
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3740
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For a change of pace while vacationing, families can visit a state park or wildlife refuge. A number of sites, including New River and Pea Island, provide opportunities to learn about an area's plants, animals, climate, and geology.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 62 Issue 5, May 1998,
p18-21, il
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25171
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Whether we choose to accept it or not, the human race is quickly reaching its carrying capacity. What happens when we do is the real problem.
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3412
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The Fox Creek Nature Lab, a fifty-two acre outdoor learning project in Louisburg, Franklin County, features a trail with learning stations on water quality, living wetlands, wildlife enhancement, and forestry management.
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One approach to preserving the environment for future generations is to focus on education programs for youth. Two of the Division of Conservation Education's educational programs are N.C. WILD and N.C. CATCH.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 1, Jan 1995,
p24-27, il
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5078
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Sid Baynes has retired from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission after 31 years of service. Baynes, a North Carolina State University graduate, began his career as a wildlife biologist. In 1976, he was named chief of the Division of Conservation Education.
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34150
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On December 15, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Raleigh announced that Raleigh is the site for a pilot project aimed at designing a national lead-in-drinking-water education program. The program will explore ways to motivate water consumers to reduce the level of lead in their tap water and will serve as the basis for designing a program to help water suppliers comply with regulatory standards.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 255, Jan/Feb 1989,
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26507
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For this year’s Earth Day, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation is joining other environmental groups to plan a number of citizen outreach programs. They are promoting daily activities that can lessen human impact on the environment.
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31715
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The third annual Earth Walk was held by seventh grade students of the Charles W. Stanford Junior High School in Orange County. Personnel from several state and federal environmental agencies provided on-site activities teaching the students about the earth’s natural processes, plants, wildlife, and the availability of natural resources.
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25203
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Beaufort County has a plan for a new Estuarine Education Center. The plan so far has raised quite a bit of money and is supported among members of the community as well.
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1550
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation is attempting to establish a permanent educational center to teach regional residents about area natural resource issues. A proposed site in Washington, NC, has been tentatively selected and fund raising has begun.
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12287
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The Highlands Biological Station was founded in 1927 and is part of the University of North Carolina. The center focuses on interpreting the natural and cultural heritage of the Southern Appalachians. Since 1946, Dr. Thelma Howell has directed the work of the station. She will retire in the fall of 1971. Styron describes the station's accomplishments under her direction.
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26524
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Fur, Fish ‘n Game is a sponsored natural resources camp for youth in North Carolina. Participants learn about the conservation and management of natural resources, so that they may be prepared to face future environmental challenges.
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5150
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Ginger Williams is the new head of the North Carolina Resources Commission's Division of Conservation Education, replacing Sid Baynes who retired in May 2001. Williams has been with the commission ten years and is a graduate of Campbell University.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 65 Issue 8, Aug 2001,
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26526
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The importance of education is a cornerstone of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation philosophy. The Federation is looking at the environment in a much broader context than it has in the past, and is working to educate people how environmental issues affect what they like to do.
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