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What is recycling? Why is it necessary? How do landfills work? These questions are answered in a Uses of Refuses presentation created by Susan Woodard of the Soil and Water Conservation District. There are numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year to help keep Johnston County beautiful. Listed below are some of these options. The Governor's Spring SweepThis Litter Sweep is an annual statewide roadside litter cleanup drive sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Governor Beverly Perdue. Click on the links below for more information.
North Carolina Big SweepThe North Carolina Big Sweep is an annual coastal cleanup project. Last year, volunteers from all 100 North Carolina counties and 90 countries worldwide participated. The North Carolina Big Sweep is an award-winning 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is a litter-free environment. The NC Big Sweep website is at http://www.ncbigsweep.org. In Johnston County, please contact Susan Woodard of the County Soil and Water Conservation District for more information. She can be reached at 919-934-7156 x3. |
Keep Johnston County Beautiful CampaignKeep Johnston County Beautiful, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement and protection of the natural and historic resources in Johnston County. It was organized into a non-profit in 1978, and is comprised of members and volunteers throughout Johnston County. Use the links below to find more information:
Adopt-a-Highway ProgramThe North Carolina Department of Transportation established the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program in 1988 in response to growing public concern regarding litter along the highways. The AAH program is a joint effort between community volunteers and the NCDOT. Use the links below to learn more about how to support the AAH program: Environmental Contests and AwardsThere are several contests and awards at national, state, and county levels for individual and groups who are promoting awareness of recycling and environmental issues. Environmental Contests for StudentsThe Johnston County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors several poster and essay contests on environmental issues throughout the year for local students. Please contact Susan Woodard in the Soil and Water Conservation District at 919-934-7156 x3 for more information. Use the links below for more information on county environmental contests and to view previous contest winners:
Community Environmental RecognitionsThe Johnston County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes local farmers every year for outstanding conservation efforts. Please contact Susan Woodard in the Soil and Water Conservation District at 919-934-7156 x3 for more information. Use the links below to view the recent county environmental recognition recipients: Relevant LinksFor more information about recycling and going green, please see the links below:
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