Cliff Ruth, who worked for the Henderson County Extension Service explains the BMP, Best Management Practices, for conserving the quality of the water in WNC. Cliff explains how to keep sediment out of the streams and demonstrates how to build a rain garden and the best plants to grow.
Environment and Sustainability
Michele Skeele – Naturalist Tour of Jackson Park
Michele Skeele is a long-time Hendersonville native and naturalist who leads a nature walk along the trails in Jackson Park, Henderson County NC.
Phil Allman
Phil Allman is a marine biologist who has worked in Ghana and the Wildlife Division on projects to save sea turtles.
Andrews Agyekumhene
Andrews Agyekumhene is from Ghana and works with the Wildlife Commission to protect sea turtles. He discusses his conservation work and how it connects to cultural preservation as well.
Jack Frazier
The Fascinating World of Marine Turtles: Insights from Biologist Jack Frazier
Sandy Schenck- Green River Preserve
Sandy Schenck, founder of Green River Preserve discusses what his environmental camp stands for and what the concerns are about the Green River.