Conservation Council of NC

When the health and welfare of citizens isn't worth a dime:

A new rule could be projected to save a hundred million dollars in avoided environmental damages or human illness, and be blocked because it cost one person ten bucks. Unfortunately, this example of anti-environmental policy is no longer a fringe position in the new N.C. General Assembly. SB 22 has 22 co-sponsors, nearly a majority of the Senate right there. … Clearly, conservationists are going to have our hands full fighting for our natural resources and public health this year.

The above quote originated with NC's League of Conservation Voters, another worthy non-profit that deserves our attention and support.

While there may have been an upset in the NC Legislature overall, pro-conservation candidates performed well in the 2010 General Election. Of the 20 Conservation Council of North Carolina (CCNC) endorsed NC Senate races, 14 were victorious. The NC House saw an equally satisfying run with 36 of the 45 endorsed races claiming the win. The successful endorsed candidates also include 17 former recipients of a CCNC Green Tie Award for their achievements and support of conservation efforts. A full summary of endorsed candidates is available here.