Record #:

3776

Author(s):

Lynch, Ida Phillips

Abstract:

The Jocassee Gorges along the North and South Carolina border is a great wilderness area. Duke Energy plans to sell 50,000 acres there and has offered the state first opportunity to purchase, provided a 1999 deadline can be met.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 46 Issue 2, Spring 1998, p8-9,15, il

Subject(s):

Jocassee Gorges; Natural resources--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

3777

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Among the winners of the N.C. Wildlife Federation's Governor's Conservation Achievement Award are River Park North/Greenville Parks and Recreation, JoAnne Burkholder, and Pinebrook Elementary School in Mocksville.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 46 Issue 2, Spring 1998, p4, il

Subject(s):

Conservation of natural resources

Record #:

3778

Author(s):

Foushee, Rodney

Abstract:

Funding to conserve nongame species, including songbirds and reptiles, is declining. Teaming with Wildlife, a national funding initiative, is a possible solution. If politicians agree, a small tax would be placed on outdoor equipment. This would earn $8 million for the state alone.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 46 Issue 2, Spring 1998, p2-5, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation