Apex Fire Story in the Independent
I have a story in this week's Independent about the aftermath of the chemical fire in Apex. It reports on the experience of a nearby resident, the materials present at the site and their potential hazards, and testing done and planned. I welcome your thoughts and feedback, and suggestions for future reporting.
posted by Sue Sturgis @ 10:27 PM
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Chemical fires and sewage spills get the headlines, but we have pollution 365 days a year. We need a Soil & water Conservation District Board that will get more involved with conserving our air, soil, water and all our natural resources, as they are charged to do by the state.
Here is one candidate who will try to make that happen:
VOTE MEILLEUR for CONSERVATION
Improving Wake County’s Natural Resources: Good for Growth!
Wake County is a great place to live, but our families, businesses and schools rely on sustainable natural resources – like clean air and water – for continued healthy growth. If we safeguard these assets, we will not have barren, polluted cities, like those many of us left behind. A vote for Meilleur (may-er’) is a vote for a Conservation Supervisor who will work hard to protect the natural wealth that makes Wake County such a great place to live.
NCGS 139: “Soil and Water Conservation Districts are authorized for the purpose of exercising public powers for the conservation, protection and development of land, water, air, forest, wildlife and related resources.”
Development can build our economic base while sustaining our natural resources. If we conserve as we grow, our property values will grow, and we will leave a better place for our children. Good growth is compatible with clean air and water.
If elected, I will harness public and private resources and modern science to conserve not just soil & water but all of our natural treasures. I am uniquely qualified to be your Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor because of my experience:
20 years as a consulting arborist in Wake County, working toward reasonable regulation and compassionate conservation of Wake County’s soil, water and trees
Instructor, Ecology and Urban Forestry courses, Duke and NCSU
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, retired Certified Master Gardener
Educator, teaching Junior Achievement and planting trees at 67 Wake County schools
Faculty Member. Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Former Curator at NCSU’s Raulston Arboretum, Staff Arborist at UNC
As a small businessperson, I find ways to get work done with limited resources.
As a conservation professional for all my working life, I know the issues.
As a parent, I want to leave this county better than I found it, for our children.
My website is www.BetterTreeCare.com. If elected, I will work with all Wake County citizens to retain and increase our “natural capital”. Find me at the very end of the ballot – if you don’t vote for Guy Meilleur, please get out there and vote anyway!
Guy Meilleur for Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
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