Community Service Announcement
Greenfield Lake Alligators
Greenfield Lake Alligator Study – Conducted by North Carolina State University Professor, Scott Belcher, in partnership with NC Stop GenX in Our Water and the Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians
This study will test the alligator inhabitants of Greenfield Lake to measure levels PFAS toxins.
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Community participation is limited. Those interested are encouraged to contact Beth Markesino at bethmarkesino@gmail.com.
October 20, 2023
Fish Consumption Advisory
The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), NCSU, UNC, and Duke Superfund Centers - Fish Consumption Advisory related to PFAS toxins
This event is supported by NC Stop GenX In Our Water, the Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians and Skaroreh Katenuaka.
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Testimony from local fisherman on the restrictions and effects on the lifestyle of surrounding community members is encouraged. See the flyer for location info.
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Point of contact is Beth Markesino at bethmarkesino@gmail.com.
October 25, 2023
Clean Water is a
Human Right
Sokoto House of Wilmington NC is hosting an Ecology Event – “Clean Water Is a Human Right” – Understanding the environmental impact of GenX; Grassroots Initiatives for Environmental Change; Policies and Legislation
This event is supported by NC Stop GenX in Our Water and the Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians.
A legal representative for well water owners will be available.
Members of the community are encouraged to attend. See the flyer for location info.
October 29, 2023
Adopt-A-Highway
Cleanup Event
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Event – A day of community beautification and litter picking.
This event is supported by NC Stop GenX in Our Water, the Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians, and Skaroreh Katenuaka.
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Please volunteer for this community cleanup event. See the flyer for location info.
November 11, 2023
