Environmental Education for Eastern North Carolina
Welcome to the official home of our long‑form educational content. Here, we break down the real environmental issues affecting our neighborhoods — from littering to stormwater runoff to watershed protection — and share practical steps families can take to keep our community clean.
Whether you’re a homeowner, parent, or local resident who cares about our lakes, streams, and coastal ecosystems, this is your go‑to resource.
Eastern North Carolina’s waterways are connected — from your driveway to the nearest storm drain, from the storm drain to the nearest creek, and from that creek to the Neuse River and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Clean Team – Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Every business has a story to tell. Crystal Clear Bins was started with idea that small actions create big changes. The Clean Team was started to enable children to be heroes in their own neighborhoods. Learn how to take care of the home we are passing down to them, how they are able to improve…
About the Author: The Story of Troy Ellis
How a Conservation‑Minded Eagle Scout Built a Business to Protect His Community’s Waterways How My Life, Values, and Experiences Led Me to Protect My Community’s Waterways Most people don’t think twice about their trash bins. I did — and that simple observation changed the direction of my life and the cleanliness of my community. Today,…
