Record #:

1221

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

A state environmental index proposed by the Martin administration is a set of indicators that would track the condition of North Carolina's environment and natural resources. The program is suffering from a lack of financial support.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 4, Aug 1993, p50-62, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental policy; Environmental indexes

Record #:

24471

Author(s):

DeWolf, Marci

Abstract:

Brunswick County’s Green Swamp Preserve is rich in ecologically diverse plant life. Much of the original longleaf pine forest has been depleted, and the Preserve helps educate visitors on the importance of protecting this ecosystem.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 5, October 1991, p15-18, il

Subject(s):

Brunswick County--Description and travel; Green Swamp; Environmental indexes; Longleaf pine--Conservation; Longleaf pine

Record #:

26803

Author(s):

Kelly, Diane

Abstract:

The National Wildlife Federation’s annual Environmental Quality Index study indicated that wildlife lost ground in 1980. Habitat loss is cited as the main factor for the decline. Water, living space and soil also showed a decline, whereas minerals, air and forests remained almost unchanged.

Source:

Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Apr 1981, p2, il

Subject(s):

Environmental indexes

Record #:

34176

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The report of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Environmental Indicators is being finalized and will be presented to Governor James G. Martin and William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. The panel developed a set of key environmental indicators to monitor trends in North Carolina’s environmental quality. The indicators combine into two indices of ambient surface water quality and ambient air quality.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 264, July/Aug 1990, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental monitoring; Environmental indexes

Record #:

34201

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The 1991-92 Green Index, issued by the Institute for Southern Studies of Durham, ranks North Carolina’s environmental conditions and policies slightly above average when compared to other states. The Green Index is a set of 256 indicators that measure and rank conditions of environmental health.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 271, Sept/Oct 1991, p3, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental health; Environmental indexes; Environmental policy