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 …
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Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
If you are on a septic system and were impacted by Hurricane Matthew, read on! To operate properly, septic …
Post-Matthew Clean-Up
Matthew has made a very soggy ending to an already wet summer for those of us in eastern NC. …
Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification Workshop
Do you want or need to know more about stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and their maintenance? If yes, …
Cape Fear River Partnership Video Update
The Cape Fear River Partnership’s efforts to revitalize fisheries continues, as described in this update video. The Cape Fear …
Heat Index Information Online!
In their June 24 blog post, the NC State Climate Office (SCO) discusses the history of the heat index and …
Wild Columbine for the Home Garden
The best college job I ever had was the summer I worked in the Cherokee National Forest, walking through …
Join Us Saturday, Jan. 18th for Striperfest!
What: Striperfest Community Education Day. Fun activities will focus on the Cape Fear River’s incredible migratory fish and the …
Extend Your Growing Season: Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden!
Fall is an exciting time in southeastern North Carolina! We finally get a reprieve from the heat and humidity …
Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
Downy Mildew Now Appearing in Brunswick County
A silent menace may be lurking in your garden, waiting for the perfect moment to attack your cucumbers, squash, …
Storing Water for Emergencies
It’s hurricane season, and at this time of year, families think about setting aside water in case of emergency. …
Filing an Insurance Claim After a Natural Disaster
What do you do about filing with your insurance company if some type of natural disaster, such as a …
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