Helpful Links

EJ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

EJNet- information on Environmental Justice and Environmental Racism
Environmental Justice information from US EPA (Government site)
Hogwatch- information on industrial hog farming in NC (Environmental Defense)
CHECC Carolina Health and Environment Community Center (UNC-CH)

COMMUNITY AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS

Local Organizations

Concerned Citizens of Tillery
West End Revitalization Association- a community development corporation based in Mebane, NC
Concerned Citizens of Vance County- Hwy 39 N
H.E.L.P- Halifax Environmental Loss Prevention

Statewide Organizations

The Conservation Fund
Land Loss Prevention Project- non-profit law firm dedicated to the preservation of the family farm

GOVERNMENT

Federal
Environmental Protection Agency

State
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR)
Groundwater Section at NC DENR