A CITIZEN'S HANDBOOK OF NORTH CAROLINA'S ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SOURCES Compiled by Susan E. Hass hass@sunsite.unc.edu Department of City and Regional Planning University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill TABLE OF CONTENTS How to use this guide General information sources: government and non-government Chapter 1: Agriculture, soil, and pesticides/weed and pest control Information Sources Government Non-government Identifying soil type and quality Pesticides: contamination, disposal, and potential health effects Sustainable food production and pest control techniques Purchasing organic farming and gardening supplies Chapter 2: Air quality (indoor and atmospheric) and climate Information Sources Government Non-government Indoor air pollution Chapter 3: Coastal resources and marine fisheries Information Sources Government Non-government Chapter 4: Consumer behavior Information Sources Government Non-government Environmentally responsible purchasing and investing Purchasing organic food Reducing consumption of natural resources Chapter 5: Energy Information Sources Government Non-government Architects and contractors specializing in energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, or otherwise sustainable design Energy conservation techniques and alternative energy sources Chapter 6: Environmental justice Information Sources Government Non-government Special Section: Environmental information regarding Native American communities Chapter 7: Hazardous and radioactive substances and waste, solid waste, and recycling Information Sources Government Special Section: The Toxics Release Inventory Non-government Lead hazards Hazardous household products Radon contamination Waste reduction in the home and workplace Recycling programs Chapter 8: Land use, protected areas, wetlands, and wildlife Information Sources Government Non-government Site suitability analyses for potential projects Greenways activities Land preservation opportunities Chapter 9: Population Information Sources Government Non-government Family planning options Chapter 10: Transportation Information Sources Government Non-government Bicycling Public transportation and carpools Electric vehicles Chapter 11: Water, freshwater fisheries, and fishes Information Sources Government Non-government Conserving water Testing drinking water quality in the home and workplace Monitoring surface waters Appendix: Public record laws Directory of government sources Directory of non-government sources