This organization represents many interests within the Cape Fear River Basin, the largest river basin in  North Carolina. Members include local and state governments, environmental organizations, councils of government, industries and individuals. Its mission is to provide information and representation to a diverse group of stakeholders within the river basin, with the goal of stewardship of the water resources for the communities depending on them.

The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Cape Fear River Assembly membership in Fayetteville, N.C. It recognized MacFall, a professor of environmental studies and biology, “for her outstanding contribution toward creating environmental awareness among the citizens of North Carolina.”

The chapter, which represents North Carolina, presents the award to an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding effort to widely communicate the conservation goals of the society. These goals are reflected in a quote from Hugh Hammond Bennett, the founding leader of the Soil and Water Conservation Service, now the U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service. In the quote, Bennett states, “From every conceivable angle – economic, social, cultural, public health, national defense – conservation of natural resources is an objective on which all should agree.”  

Bennett was born and raised in North Carolina, and is a part of a long-time tradition of conservation tradition in this state.  

More information about the society can be found at .

Assistant Professor Janet MacFall will present a talk on what the latest research reveals about the causes and solutions of sediment pollution.

 The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored in partnership with the Haw River Assembly.

(Buy your own lunch, starting at noon)

The river has been named as the 9th most-threatened river in the United States and her research describes the change in shape and processes regulating erosion of the river banks of this major river system.  

The article can be accessed at:  http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0110170

During a celebration featuring Gov. Pat McCrory, N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler and state legislators Steve Ross, Rick Gunn and Dennis  Riddell, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students in Instructor Gerry Dorsett’s Environmental Studies class in Community Agriculture were recognized and thanked for their help in farm production, including preparations for the event. Students assisted with field preparation, harvest, production and event setup.

Jane Iseley’s farming practices provide a model for sustainable, locally based farming. Crops include strawberries, vegetables, beef and organic tobacco. The farm has been in the Iseley family since the 1700s and is recognized as a Century Farm by the state of North Carolina. 

In the afternoon, students competed in contests where they demonstrated knowledge in each of the topic areas. Contests took the format of written tests completed as 4 person teams. Student teams came from 11 surrounding counties. Winners of today’s competition are eligible to compete in the state championship.  Winners from North Carolina will they travel to the National Championship this summer.

Student teams often spend years in preparation for this event, and are very successful in demonstrating a high level of knowledge about the environment and ecology.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ faculty and students are invited to participate.

Tuesday, March 6, Whitley Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MacFall also attended the meeting for the Board of Professional Certificatin for the society. She is an elected member to this Board.