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Dear Friends,
Today the State released it's estimate for the Falls Lake Cleanup effort: $1.5 billion. Sediment and chemical fertilizers caused by poor development practices in the watershed continue to compromise the quality of Wake County's main drinking water supply. Learn more by reading Sarah Ovaska's recent article in the N&O. Though the cleanup effort may seem costly, long-term water treatment costs for Wake municipalities could be significantly higher. Plans for a shared public/private effort to fund the cleanup process are currently underway.
How can we protect our drinking water from pollution in the future? The State Division of Water Quality is currently writing stricter rules that could limit future development in the watershed and require existing development to conform to a more rigorous hydrological standard. Learn more about the state of Falls and what can be done to protect it.
The rules process needs your input! Please attend a Falls Lake Public Hearing and learn more about why Falls is in danger and how you can ensure that the rules process is successful - your drinking water and tax dollars are on the line.
**The official 60 day public comment period will begin on June 15, 2010 and end August 16, 2010.
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Falls Lake Rules - Public Hearing DURHAM Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 7:00pm - Neal Middle School
201 Baptist Church Road, Durham, NC 27704
Falls Lake Rules - Public Hearing RALEIGH
Raleigh's New Development Code continues to take shape and on Tuesday, June 22 the City seeks comments from the community to help clarify issues related to transitional conditions between existing neighborhoods and new development. Participants will engage in a series of activities to identify specific issues related to transitions, and then craft a vision for preferred new development. Learn more
_________________________________________________________ NEW CODE COMMUNITY TRANSITION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, June 22, 6:30-8:30p - Greystone Community Center
7713-55 Leadmine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
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Plans for Regional Transit in the Triangle are moving forward swiftly. Triangle Transit recently hired a consultant to conduct an Alternatives Analysis Process in order to bring greater detail to a fast-coming regional transit proposal. On Monday, June 28 the Triangle Regional Transit Program will hold the first of six Public Involvement Meetings at the Raleigh Convention Center. Video, illustrated graphics, and other resources will be presented by transit experts to help better define what future transit options may look like. Please attend and provide feedback at a meeting in your area!!
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