Sandhills Programs
AWARENESS & EDUCATION
- bringing information about sustainability and sustainable practices to the region
ECO-TOURISM
- supporting local agriculture and creating cultural connections
GREEN BUSINESS
- gaining commitment from local businesses to take steps to become more sustainable
GREEN DESIGN
- promoting sustainable construction and building operations
LAND PLANNING
- creating resources and tools and improving communication across the region
RECYCLING
- ecouraging not only the recycling of waste but also the use of recycled materials
Awareness AND Education Program
bringing information about sustainability and sustainable practices to the region
PROJECTS
Sustainability Lecture Series
Sustainable Sandhills has teamed up with Sustainable Fort Bragg to provide everyone with the opportunity to learn about sustainability issues and solutions – all from the comfort of your own office!
Since we all lead busy lives and have some type of time constraint, VIRTUAL meeting presentations have been designed to address issues of interest to you. Read more >>
BE Aware of Our Air
“Be Aware of Our Air” Campaign is an educational and awareness campaign conducted in Cumberland County as part of an Early Action Compact agreement with USEPA. Many of the programs were developed by a partnership between the Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization(FAMPO) and NCDENR's Division of Air Quality. These are continuous programs:
- The “Be Aware of Our Air” Week includes a Clean Air Diary Contest for children and adults. The Contest was expanded from Cumberland County to include Hoke, Moore, and Harnett counties in 2005.
- Poster and Essay Contests: for grade K-7 students in Cumberland County.
- Library Programs: for grade K-7 students and their parents in Cumberland County.
- Kidsville News Magazine Curriculum: monthly information & activities for all Hoke and Cumberland grade K-5 students.
- “Driving for Clean Air” – Driver’s education program in the Cumberland County high schools.
Kilowatt ours screening
Sustainable Sandhills visited the Carolina Lakes Community in Harnett County on January 28,2007, for a screening of the Kilowatt Ours documentary film and a community discussion about energy conservation and recycling. More than 50 people attended the event.
On July 17, 2006, Sustainable Sandhills hosted a Sustainability Expo and screening of the "Kilowatt Ours" film at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. Sustainable business partners and local nonprofit organizations set up exhibits in the lobby of the Museum and filmmaker Jeff Barrie introduced his documentary film about the benefits of Energy Conservation -- and the costs of not conserving!
2007 Water Resources Conference:
On November 8 and 9, 2007, Sustainable Sandhills held its first Water Resources Conference in Southern Pines, NC, hosted by Thomas S. Blue, PE RLS, Sustainable Sandhills' Water Team Leader.
Day 1, November 8, was for elected officials, community leaders, businessmen and women, and others from the Sandhills community.
Day 2, November 9, was for the professional community of engineers, architects and designers, who earned PDH credits for their attendance.