Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
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Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
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Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
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North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
Youth in Action Application Closing Today, Oct. 22, 2018
The 2019 4-H Youth in Action Awards application closes today! If you are, or know, a 4-Her between 16-19, …
“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Do you have questions about: how to maximize the quality of your vegetables through your propagation …
Cape Fear River - Let Us Count the Benefits!
All too often, the benefits of our waterways are unknown or under-appreciated. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
What Do the NWS Watches and Warnings Mean?
It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for May Storms
The following announcement was shared by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on July 13, 2017. We are posting …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
Floodwaters can contain debris that can damage drinking water wells and cause them to become contaminated with chemicals and …
Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
If you are on a septic system and were impacted by Hurricane Matthew, read on! To operate properly, septic …
As Power Returns - Is Your Refrigerated Food Safe?
As power is being restored to many areas, it is important to know if your refrigerated food is still …
Flood Safety and Recovery Information
With heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew, flooding is a major concern across much of North Carolina. This flooding will …
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