CAMPAIGNS
©Jesse Kalisher
Leading Successful Campaigns to Protect
Land, Farms and Public Health
WIth a commitment to public involvement in decisions affecting the environment and public health, Preserve Rural Orange campaigns have mobilized decision-makers and thousands of citizens to take action in time to protect land, farms and rural communities. PRO's thorough research, public meetings, news updates and postings of public documents keep communities informed and engaged.
Thank you for all your hard work regarding the airport. Your work protected what can't be replaced.
EVENT CENTERS
Denied a Special Use Permit, Kara and Chris Brewer of Southeast Properties LLC move forward with plans to construct a $735,000 commercial event center in an agricultural and residential zone. More than 100 farmers and residents pack the county public hearing to oppose the event center and to support protecting rural communities.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Since 2006, when Orange County signed and purchased a permanent conservation easement to protect 46 acres of the Keith Arboretum, commercial use of the property has been prohibited.
In 2018, a new owner of the Keith Arboretum and business partners are promoting the property as a "Performance & Event Venue" for uses including weddings, corporate retreats, events, dinner parties and receptions, while requesting multiple amendments to Orange County's conservation easement.
UNC RESEARCH FACILITY
UNC pursues a $27 million animal research campus while lagoons leaking lab animal waste into a creek and wetlands go unreported for months. PRO exposes a series of violations, slowing expansion plans and improving oversight and compliance.
UNC AIRPORT
A groundswell of opposition stops UNC's plans to seize rural residences and farms and spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, to build an airport serving primarily special interests.
WASTE TRANSFER STATION
Key questions about cost and impacts on proposed sites and communities prompt Orange County leaders to look for more sustainable solutions to waste disposal.
Denied a Special Use Permit, Kara and Chris Brewer of Southeast Properties LLC move forward with plans to construct a $735,000 commercial event center in an agricultural and residential zone. More than 100 farmers and residents pack the county public hearing to oppose the event center and to support protecting rural communities.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Since 2006, when Orange County signed and purchased a permanent conservation easement to protect 46 acres of the Keith Arboretum, commercial use of the property has been prohibited.
In 2018, a new owner of the Keith Arboretum and business partners are promoting the property as a "Performance & Event Venue" for uses including weddings, corporate retreats, events, dinner parties and receptions, while requesting multiple amendments to Orange County's conservation easement.
UNC RESEARCH FACILITY
UNC pursues a $27 million animal research campus while lagoons leaking lab animal waste into a creek and wetlands go unreported for months. PRO exposes a series of violations, slowing expansion plans and improving oversight and compliance.
UNC AIRPORT
A groundswell of opposition stops UNC's plans to seize rural residences and farms and spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, to build an airport serving primarily special interests.
WASTE TRANSFER STATION
Key questions about cost and impacts on proposed sites and communities prompt Orange County leaders to look for more sustainable solutions to waste disposal.
LAB ANIMAL WASTE IN THE WATERSHED
100 citizens turn out for NC DWQ hearing, resulting in better monitoring and oversight to protect water and public health.
100 citizens turn out for NC DWQ hearing, resulting in better monitoring and oversight to protect water and public health.
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