North Carolina’s groundbreaking initiative to protect the environment while fostering responsible economic growth continues to draw national attention. The recognition has taken various forms, including awards, feature articles in national publications, and on-site visits from visiting dignitaries.
In March, the Ecosystem Enhancement Program received recognition as one of the nation’s top 50 new governmental initiatives in the prestigious Innovation in American Government Awards competition. In April, EEP also earned a 2005 National Environmental Excellence Award from the National Association of Environmental Professionals. The award cited EEP’s Pasquotank Local Watershed Plan. And in June, EEP received word that it had qualified as a finalist in the 2005 Innovations Awards sponsored by the Council of State Governments.
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