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Recent Publications related to Community
Protecting Water Supply Springs
This factsheet provides information on spring development, protection and disinfection, and water testing.
Producing Tree Fruit for Home Use
This publication explains how to plant and take care of fruit trees in the home …
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
Butterflies in Your Backyard
You can attract the many butterflies found throughout North Carolina to your backyard by following …
Choosing a Pump for Rainwater Harvesting
A pump for the cistern or tank of a water-harvesting system can increase the system's …
Bioretention Performance, Design, Construction, and Maintenance
This guide provides a review of recent bioretention research and its impact on design, construction, …
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
This publication will help you identify the several species of ticks found in North Carolina …
When the Power Is Out - When to Save Refrigerated Food and When to Throw It Out
This factsheet offers information on which refrigerated foods to discard when the power is out …