Environmental Stewardship
Protecting the environment for the benefit of future generations is always in the public's interest. For that reason Mecklenburg County officials have for many years tracked the state of the environment, acknowledged that intervention is necessary in the face of rapid growth, and taken actions to protect natural resources.
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Environmental Justice Framework
Mecklenburg County is working with its communities to develop an Environmental Justice Framework. This will serve as a roadmap toward making Mecklenburg County a more environmentally-just community for all.
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Environmental Leadership Policy
The Mecklenburg County Environmental Leadership Policy states that the County government should operate in a manner that protects our natural resources, acts as a model of environmental stewardship, and uses County resources wisely for the benefit of its citizens.
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Farmland Preservation
Mecklenburg County understands the environmental, health and economic benefits that farms provide our communities. In support of healthy communities, Mecklenburg County supports preservation of farmland, promotion of workforce development of next generation farmers and promotion of agricultural economic development.
- Read the Farmland Preservation Plan.
- Learn more about Voluntary Agricultural Districts.
- Engage with Edgewater Farm Park.
- Cooperative Extension offers an array of agriculture and horticulture events and programs.
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Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg aims to make solar energy more affordable through the power of group purchasing and more accessible with predetermined, highly vetted materials, pricing and contractors selected through a competitive bid process.
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Progress Reports
The only was to effectively measure improvement, is by setting achievable goals and tracking progress in meeting them.