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TOWN OF WENDELLNORTH CAROLINA
Community Watch Meeting
Tuesday, February 08, 2011 7:00 P.M.
Wendell Town Hall Courtroom
Wendell, North Carolina
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2011
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| Lower Neuse |
| RIVERKEEPER® |
| Larry Baldwin |
| 1307 Country Club Road |
| New Bern, NC 28562 |
| 252-637-7972 |
| 252-514-0051 fax |
| riverkeeper@neuseriver.org |
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| Upper Neuse |
| RIVERKEEPER® |
| Alissa Bierma |
| 112 South Blount Street |
| Suite 103 |
| Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| 919-856-1180 |
| 919-839-0767 fax |
| alissa@neuseriver.org |
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| The Neuse RIVERKEEPER®Foundation protects, restores and preserves the Neuse River basin through education, advocacy and enforcement, in order to provide clean water for drinking, recreation and enjoyment to the communities that it serves. |
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We are continuing RiverWatch program in the Upper Neuse with Orientation Training on February 12th from 10am-12noon at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center in Raleigh. Thi  s successful program in the Lower Watershed is now being expanded to the Triangle and we would love to have you join us to learn more about your local streams and how you can protect them.. RiverWatch educates, engages, and empowers citizens to learn about their local waterways and the challenges to those special places, helping you address challenges to your own neighborhood stream and better understand the watershed as a whole. The curriculum helps people understand the characteristics of a healthy stream and recognize hidden threats. You can join a network of other volunteers at monthly meetings to learn from area experts, hear how others have made a difference, and share success stories from your neighborhood. Can't come on February 12th?The March training is tentatively scheduled for March 26th in Durham in conjunction with the Eno River Association. We also will be happy to schedule a training date that is convenient for you and your friends or neighbors. Just contact Jessica Robinson, our Program Coordinator, at jessica@neuseriver.org to request a training date.
Taste of Coastal Carolina Don't miss out on the 2011 Taste of Coastal Carolina, Tuesday March 15! This year's event will be bigger than ever with even more local restaurants and introducing the brand new Chef's Parade. Learn more or purchase tickets at: www.neuseriver.org/events/tasteofcoastalcarolina.htmlSpring Neuse River Cleanup |
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WakeUP Annual Meeting next MONDAY, Jan. 24
Wake School issues receive national press attention |
Dear Friends,Wake County school issues continue to spark national attention, recently from the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and political satirist Steven Colbert. What can we expect our schools to look like in the future and how can we ensure that every child in Wake County has access to the highest quality education possible? Wake schools concerns and other critical local issues will be addressed atThe 2011 Outlook: WakeUP Wake County's Annual Meeting - please attend! See below for more information: |
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The 2011 Outlook: WakeUP Wake County Annual Meeting January 24, 2011, 7:00-8:45 pm 3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh |
Come get the inside scoop from Wake elected officials on what actions to expect in 2011 at the NC General Assembly, Wake County Commission and Wake School Board, at WakeUP Wake County's 2011 Annual Meeting. Speakers, including Senator Neal Hunt, Representative Jennifer Weiss, County Commissioner Joe Bryan, and School Board Member Keith Sutton, will share their views on the outlook on such issues as the budget, schools, transit referendum and Falls Lake.
Paul Morris, urban planner with Greenleaf Strategies, will present an exciting long-range vision for growth and public transit planning for the Triangle Region and Wake County. How should we develop and make smart land use transportation decisions now to plan for future growth?
WakeUP will review highlights from 2010, elect its 2011 Board of Directors, and present WakeUP Leadership Awards to local leaders who have worked especially hard for our community. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Also, a special reception (6-6:50 pm) before the meeting will honor Wake elected officials including members of the Wake Legislative Delegation, Wake Board of Commissioners, and Wake School Board. This is a very special opportunity to meet and mingle with our local leaders and others who are passionate about the future of our community, and is hosted by the WakeUP Board of Directors. Donation suggested. |
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Sincerely,
Karen Rindge
Executive Director
WakeUP Wake County
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Falls Lake a go! WakeUP Annual Meeting Jan. 24 |
Dear Friends,
Falls Lake clean up plan starts January 15! Good News! Following 18 months of negotiations among local governments, agriculture, civic groups, and homebuilders, a plan or "rules" for making Falls Lake water cleaner is set to begin January 15, 2011. Thanks to Falls Lake legislation spearheaded by Wake Senator Josh Stein and supported by almost all members of the Triangle County legislative delegations, the rule-making process moved quickly under the leadership of the NC Division of Water Quality. Read more
Falls Lake, state and local budgets, transit plans and other local issues will be discussed at WakeUP Wake County's Annual Meeting, January 24th, 7-9pm. Come hear directly from elected officials about what to expect in 2011. Also, please join us for a Special VIP Reception (6-7pm) before the meeting honoring Wake elected officials including members of the Wake Legislative Delegation, Wake Board of Commisioners, and Wake School Board (suggested donation $25). Annual meeting is free and open to the public. Click registration link below to learn more: |
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The 2011 Outlook: WakeUP Wake County Annual Meeting January 24, 2011, 7:00-8:45 pm 3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh |
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| Other special upcoming events focusing on national good growth strategies and open space preservation... Consider attending the New Partner for Smart Growth Conference in Charlotte and "A Green Future for Economic Development" Summit in Raleigh. More information available below: |
WakeUP is cosponsoring: New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
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"A GREEN FUTURE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" The Dollars and Sense of Open Space January 26, 2011, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, learn more
McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University
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Sincerely,
Karen Rindge
Executive Director
WakeUP Wake County
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