Environmental Assistance and Protection
The goals of the Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection and the Advisory
Board are to encourage the wise and beneficial use of the natural environment of
Forsyth County, to minimize the adverse impact of environmental contaminants on
human health and welfare, and to foster public awareness of environmental considerations.
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Our Triad Air Awareness Program partners with local & State DOTs, PART & the
local community to spread the word about Air Quality.
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We model emissions & monitor the air to determine health effects & conformity with
the Natl. Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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Code Green, Yellow, Orange, Red or Purple - Our team of trained meteorologists forecast
the air pollution levels you hear daily.
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Permits, inspections, and compliance assistance helps businesses comply with the
Clean Air Act and local air quality regulations.
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Registration, Inspections & compliance assistance helps small businesses meet Natl.
Emissions Standards for hazardous air pollutants.
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We permit, inspect and enforce the rules governing the removal of asbestos and the
demolition of buildings.
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We inspect garbage and recycling collection trucks.
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The Environmental Assistance & Protection staff responds to your complaints about
open burning, odors, and pollution in streams.
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The “Triad Haze Cam” shows haze resulting from air pollution in the Triad area.
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Environmental Assistance & Protection has won many state and national awards for
its air quality programs.
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The Office of Environmental Assistance & Protection is here to assist you in solving
your environmental problems.
The Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection was established in 1968 at
the request of local industry. Originally formed as the Air Pollution Control Department
to deal with such issues as air quality monitoring, permitting, open burning, and
visible emissions, the name was changed to Environmental Affairs in 1974 to more
accurately portray its involvement in the protection of land and water as well as
air quality. In 1976, the Environmental Affairs Board was established for the purpose
of advising the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and assisting the Department
with topics related to environmental management. In 2011, the name was changed to
the Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection to reflect reorganization
that included merging with the Community Hygiene section, formerly part of the Environmental
Health Division of the Public Health Department.
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All households and small businesses in unincorporated areas of the county can now sign up for optional curbside recycling collection service by calling 723-5744.
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The Forsyth County Environmental Assistance and Protection Board is accepting applications for Special Environmental and Air Quality Awards to recognize innovative programs that reduce pollution and improve the environment in Forsyth County.