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for "Environmental education"
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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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3497
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The Haw River Festival stresses kindness toward the environment. The three-week festival, with sites near Greensboro, Saxapahaw, and Bynum, teaches people about river lore and ecology, as well as manmade problems that threaten it, like mill dyes.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 21, May 1997,
p11,13-14, il
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2119
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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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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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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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25207
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There has long been a debate about dominion versus stewardship when it comes to man’s creation. Some churches are now using that debate to talk about man’s responsibility to the environment.
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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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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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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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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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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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26606
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The Roanoke-Chowan Wildlife Club based in Woodland, North Carolina was selected by the National Wildlife Federation to receive the Chairman’s Award. They were chosen because of the many educational programs that they have initiated for young people and school teachers.
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33347
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In 1983 the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development launched a new program called Stream Watch. The program aims to encourage citizens’ awareness of watersheds and water resource management, and to establish a partnership among citizens, industries, and state and local governments. Over the past three years, a strong network of diverse groups has been active in the conservation of North Carolina’s major river basins.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 234, Apr 1986,
p3
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26777
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The National Wildlife Week Essay Contest, held in conjunction with the N.C. Wildlife Federation, was conducted in North Carolina schools. A major aspect of the contest aims to increase environmental awareness among students. Due to its successful first year, the contest may become an annual event.
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26789
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Ted Reed is the quintessential volunteer who has dedicated his time to conservation education. Ted founded the Raleigh Wildlife and Conservation Club and developed programs to teach school children about wildlife conservation and acid rain. He also leads a Boy Scout Troop, which is involved in conservation projects and hunter safety programs.
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