Advocacy Issues and Positions

2010 Update on Efficiency in Waste Hauling:  The Henderson County Board of Commissioners has ordered the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to stop work on its efficiency plan.  The Commissioners’ position at this time is that preserving free enterprise among waste hauliers takes precedent over possible improved efficiency in the recycling of the solid waste in Henderson […]

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Christmas Tree Recycling Project

The 18th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Project (January 2007) in Henderson County was a successful community endeavour, with over 1,200 trees chipped and nearly 50 trees donated to N.C. Sportsman Association. On Saturday, January 6, a huge pile of Christmas trees was chipped into several huge piles of mulch … and the free mulch was […]

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20th Annual Hendersonville Christmas Tree Recycling Project

Come join in a successful community endeavour in Henderson County! On Saturday, January 10, a large pile of Christmas trees will be chipped into several huge piles of mulch … and the free mulch will be bagged, boxed, containerized, trucked, and taken away by local citizens to beautify and nourish yards, walkways, trails, or compost […]

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TRAILS OF THE GREEN RIVER GAME LANDS

ABOUT THE GREEN RIVER GAMELANDS The 16 miles of trails in the Green River Game Lands are a joint project between the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. This project was made possible by many volunteers and organizations, including members of ECO, Carolina Mountain Club, Tryon Hiking Club, Henderson County […]

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