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Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department |
The Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department is
a local environmental agency based in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina. The Department's main goals are the enforcement
of local, state, and federal air quality regulations, air
quality monitoring and forecasting for the Triad region of
central North Carolina, and water quality monitoring. The
Department is the lead agency for the development and implementation
of the Triad Haze Cam project. Financial support for
this website was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Region 4.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental &
Natural Resources
Division of Air Quality - Air Awareness Program |
Financial support for this project was provided by the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
through a contract to provide air awareness support in the
Triad region of North Carolina. The Division of Air
Quality (DAQ) is responsible for protecting and improving
outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina. To carry
out this mission, the DAQ has programs for monitoring air
quality, permitting and inspecting air emissions sources,
and educating and informing the public about air quality issues.
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SciWorks-Science Center & Environmental Park
of Forsyth County |
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SciWorks provided exhibit space for equipment and displays related to weather
and air quality issues. SciWorks promotes scientific
literacy, life-long learning and an appreciation of the sciences
by providing innovative educational and recreational experiences
for all people through interactive programs and exhibits,
collections, an environmental park and unique facilities.
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WXII-News 12 |
WXII News 12 has provided significant logistical
support for this project. The Haze Cam equipment is located
on the grounds of WXII’s transmission facility on Sauratown
Mountain in Stokes County, and the cameras are mounted on
the main broadcast tower. WXII personnel have been extremely
helpful
with the planning and implementation of this program, and
continue to offer cooperation as future enhancements are
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