News & Announcements
- Suitability Maps Release 2 Workshops Completed!
- Community Action Team Coordinator Position - coming soon!
- Painted Rain Barrels For Sale - See them here!
- Take the SS Local Food Survey!
- Community Action Teams
- Sustainable Film Series
- Green Business Program
OUR MISSION
Through grassroots efforts we promote consensus and collaboration to preserve natural resources and enhance economic development, improving the quality of life in the region for current and future generations.
THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
who we are
Sustainable Sandhills is a nonprofit organization with a focus in the eight county region surrounding Fort Bragg. This region contains the entire Sandhills Longleaf Pine Ecosystem, one of the 21 most endangered ecosystems in the world.We are committed to raising awareness of not only our environment, but also our economy and quality of life through programs ranging from recycling to green business to eco-tourism.
Our programs engage both governmental and non-governmental organizations, the military, and most importantly, the residents and businesses of the region in a grassroots effort for a more Sustainable Sandhills.
E-BLASTs BI-WEEKLY!
Our bi-weekly e-Blasts document the sustainable success stories from the communities and region we serve. There are so many individuals, businesses, nonprofit groups and local governments working on great projects and programs - we'll do our best to keep up with the news from across the Sandhills. You can access past e-Blast articles as well as view the most recent releases. Read More >>
community action teams (cat's)
Residents gathered in Moore, Cumberland, Lee and Harnett Counties to learn about and discuss ways to take action for a more sustainable future. As a result of those meetings, residents looked at several issues they would like to address and projects were identified by each Community Action Team. To find out more about these projects and Community Action Teams, click on Member Communities and then click on the county you are interested in. We plan to kick off CATs in the rest of the region during 2009-2010.
Our Green Business Program was launched in Cumberland County in April of 2008. This Program was initiated to assist businesses in reducing the costs of energy and water use and solid waste disposal, and to promote the certified businesses' achievements to the public. Thus far, 20 businesses have become certified in Cumberland County during 2008-2009. Another 20 businesses are working towards certification in Cumberland. Moore County has its first Certified Green Business, with several working toward certification, and Ft. Bragg is currently working on its Certified Green Directorate Program. Businesses in Harnett and Lee Counties are also in the pipeline. The Green Business program is now available to businesses in all eight counties in the region. Read More>>
New! Sustainability program areas
Based on our original set of five Community Resource Teams - Air Quality, Water Resources, Energy Use, Materials Use & Waste, and Land Use - we have developed seven Sustainable Sandhills Program areas. Sustainable Sandhills staff and our Program partners initiate and support projects in these Program areas whenever and wherever the need arises! Read More >>