Lee County Center Covid-19 Information
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we are operating with a limited staff in the office during regular business …
Soil, Water & Air
POSTPONED - Building Smart Soils Workshop
POSTPONED – Building Smart Soils Tuesday, April 7, 2020⋅5:30–7:30 p.m. McSwain Extension Education Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford NC 27332 Healthy soil gives …
I Am Thankful for Electricity, Open Windows, and Turkey
I am thankful for fall, my electric blanket, my gas fireplace, and my fire pit. This is the time …
What's in Your Air?
With colder temperatures outside families are closing up their homes and staying inside more. You now have a cozy …
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Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
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This publication reports the results of an annual survey of sod growers in North Carolina …
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This bulletin describes requirements for aquic conditions; shows how to identify and describe redoximorphic features …
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This publication addresses application techniques that affect drift and odor problems associated with wastewater application, …
5/20/20 — SoilFacts
Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
A summary of North Carolina rules and regulations governing the purchasing, handling, application and reporting …
5/18/20 — SoilFacts
Stormwater Wetland Design Update: Zones, Vegetation, Soil, and Outlet Guidance
These new design guidelines for stormwater wetlands focus on four design points: internal wetland zones, …
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