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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Neuse Riverkeeper Update
Lower Neuse RIVERKEEPER®
Larry Baldwin 1307 Country Club Road New Bern, NC 28562 252-637-7972 252-514-0051 fax riverkeeper@neuseriver.org
Upper Neuse RIVERKEEPER®
Alissa Bierma 112 South Blount Street Suite 103 Raleigh, NC 27601 919-856-1180 919-839-0767 fax alissa@neuseriver.org
The NeuseRIVERKEEPER® 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.
Do you love the Neuse?
Please help us continue to protect it by becoming a sustaining member
Thank you so much to those who attended and spoke at one of the public hearings or have already submitted comments to the Joint Regulatory Reform Committee.
It’s critical that legislators hear from those who value strong public health and environmental protections, not just from big polluters who want to pollute our beautiful state without consequences.TheJRRCis accepting comments online through Friday, April 29andwe need you to stand up and help us protect our environment and our communities.Dirty air and water don’t make sense for North Carolina businesses!
Some legislators and their lobbyist friends are complaining that current environmental and public health safeguards, which have enhanced our quality of life, are hurting North Carolina businesses. However, North Carolina is already gift wrapped for businesses. Our state was ranked as the 3rd best for businesses in the latest rankings byForbes Magazine. Rolling back hundreds of environmental and public health protections won’t help our economy recover, but will let big polluters dirty our air, water, and natural areas.
The legislature's Joint Regulatory Reform Committee is asking businesses and the public to help them eliminate environmental and public health safeguards to "improve the economy." The Committee held six public hearings across NC and the community has come out in strong support of maintaining regulations that protect North Carolina's environment and public health but we still need your voice. The comments this committee receives from the public may determine whether or not politicians eliminate environmental regulations that protect the health and safety of our communities and natural areas.These legislators must hear from you if you value a vibrant, healthy future! We cannot let them hear only from big polluters who want to use and abuse the places we call home.
Related Media
For those of you who have missed the hearings or the attacks on environmental protections happening at the General Assembly this session, here is a sample of recent news coverage
Would you be willing to help us protect NC's environment and public health for the rest of the year too? For as little as $5.00 a month you can help our staff continue to protect and restore the health and beauty of the Neuse River for this and future generations.
Budget cuts threaten your quality of life! Plus...
Water forum on RTN 11 - tune in!
Raleigh's New Code needs your input
Dear Friends,
Budget writers in the NC House of Representatives have unleashed a state budget proposal that threatens sustainable communities across North Carolina.
We need YOUR VOICE to speak out againstdraconian cuts to education, water and air protection, and public transit included in the proposed NC House Budget. The House will vote next week...
Dramaticbudget cuts to NCDENRcould result in weakened watershed protection and air quality, which could endanger your drinking water supply.
Transit under attack!
Public transit projects areunfairly targetedunder the proposed house budget! Plus, high-speed rail and any other multi-modal transit federal funding will be subjected to another unecessary legislative review process - uncannily similar to H422, "No High-speed Rail Money from Federal Gov't."
Education funding in limbo!
NC school funding accounts for a majority of the proposed budget and will experience thedeepest cuts- 10.5%, which, if approved, will translate to over 15,000 education layoffs.
Raleigh's New Code aims to encourage more compact, high quality development throughout Raleigh. WakeUP encourages you to review the code and provide feedback and support for sustainable, smart growth measures including building frontage and setback standards, low-impact development guidelines, limited parking requirements for denser settings, and more!
The NeuseRIVERKEEPER®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.
Proud to be a member of the Foundation? Get your NRF gear and presentshere.
Thank you so much for your help protecting and supporting our community over the last month! The cleanup did great things for our natural communities, your emails and calls continue to ensure the legislative community stays informed on issues that we care about, and after the storms of the last weekend our staff and volunteers got outside and helped care for our human communities.
Now that the Neuse basin can breathe again, please help us take caring for our waters a step further andjoin us for an important public hearing this Thursday. We need people like you to stand up for strong protections for North Carolina’s environment and for our communities.Dirty air and water don’t make sense for North Carolina businesses!
Some legislators and their lobbyist friends are complaining that current environmental and public health safeguards, which have enhanced our quality of life, are hurting North Carolina businesses. However, North Carolina is already gift wrapped for businesses. Our state was ranked as the 3rd best for businesses in the latest rankings byForbes Magazine. Rolling back hundreds of environmental and public health protections won’t help our economy recover, but will let big polluters dirty our air, water, and natural areas.
The legislature's Joint Regulatory Reform Committee has scheduled six public hearings across NC, with itsfinal meeting in Raleigh on Thursday, April 21. The committee is asking businesses and the public to help them eliminate environmental and public health safeguards to improve the economy. It’s critical that legislators hear from those who value strong public health and environmental protections, not just from big polluters who want to pollute our beautiful state without consequences.
Take Action
This public meeting may determine whether or not politicians eliminate environmental regulations that protect the health and safety of our communities and natural areas. These legislators must hear from you if you value a vibrant, healthy future! We cannot let them hear only from big polluters who want to use and abuse the places we call home.
RSVP online at: http://tinyurl.com/6fw3m77and we will send you talking points and additional information ahead of time. If you can't attend, there are opportunities to submit comments online.
News to Wag About from the Wake County Animal Center April 2011 Happy Spring!
Rabies, Schmabies
Rabies clinics fighting the good fight in Wake County
Last month's rabies clinics were aHUGEsuccess!
Thank you to all the municipalities and volunteers that helped make March a very successful month for the safety and welfare of the animals of Wake County.
In Rolesville on March 19, Mayor Frank Eagles used the reverse-911 calling system to spread the word about the clinic, which ultimately saw 250 animals vaccinated!
The Animal Center would also like to extend an extra special THANK YOU to Dr. Hodge and the Cat Clinic of Cary for being such generous hosts. Thanks to their services on March 26, an estimated 300 owners were served 250 rabies shots and 125 microchips!
There are 6 scheduled rabies clinics throughout Wake County in April. Rabies shots are only $5! Microchips only $10! Get the hours, locations, and detailed Google maps for each onehere!
Easter Bunny? Is that you?
"Wow, I really made a difference"
When was the last time you were able to say that to yourself?
"Whether you have 5 hours to spend your afternoon helping animals find new homes or 30 minutes to brush a dog or cuddle a cat, it all makes a difference. The more human interaction these animals get, the better chance they have of finding a new home," says Crystal Muller, adoption counselor and regular 40 hr/week 9-5er like a lot of us, who somehow makes the time to be a dedicated Animal Center volunteer.
You know that feeling you get when you give your pup a belly rub after you haven't seen him all day? Or when your kitty starts purring like crazy and pushes back against your hand as you pet it? It's the reason we have pets, right? Imagine how good it feels for them. Now imagine the unfortunate souls waiting at the Animal Center that would love nothing more than a fraction of that kind of attention. YOU can give it to them. YOU can make a real difference.
YOU can be a volunteer. Check out ourvolunteer pageto learn all about our amazing volunteers and how you can join the ranks. We hope to see you soon!
"Maybe this week you will have a moment at the shelter that will give you a reason to smile for the rest of the week."
Learn about adoption events, special promotions, andanimal welfare issues, and share your happy endings.
Jules of the Nile...er, the Neuse
This is Jules, a 6-month-old calico cutie. She was brought into theAnimal Centerbefore Christmas when her owner could no longer afford to care for her or her siblings.
Her siblings have all since been adopted, but Jules is still looking for a forever home.
Currently in foster care, Jules is very sweet and sociable, and has been described as a "purr-box."
Click herefor more information on Jules and to find out how you can meet this jewel of a kitten!
National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
The month of April is known for a lot of things: the arrival of Spring (C'mon warm weather!), April Fools Day, Earth Day, and the start of baseball season.
But did you know that April is also National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month?
This articlehas some great ways to help join the cause of preventing cruelty to animals.
But the best way to fight cruelty to animals here in Wake County?
