Office of Environmental Assistance & Protection

The goals of the Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection and the Environmental Assistance and Protection Board are to protect public health and the environment of Forsyth County by minimizing the impacts of environmental contaminants, educating the public about pollution prevention and promoting conservation of natural resources in the community.

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Environmental Assistance and Protection

Spring's Gold Rush: On the Lookout for Oak Pollen

Published by Sarah Coffey / April 9, 2025

The latest pollen blog post on oak pollen is here and very timely considering all the oak pollen we've been seeing lately.

Environmental Assistance and Protection

Maples--Beyond the Syrup!

Published by Sarah Coffey / March 27, 2025

Learn more about maple pollen in the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection and Allergy and Asthma Center of NC's latest blog post, "Maples--Beyond the Syrup!"


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