by admin | Dec 21, 2010 | Bolin Creek, Conservation Plan
It’s time to appreciate your participation in this year’s activities to protect and enjoy our special Bolin Creek — Your enthusiasm for our forest walks, the latest one — a geologic walk through time with Howard Lineberger. Your help in...
by admin | Dec 5, 2010 | Bolin Creek, Heating Oil Leak
In the month of September, 2010, a heavy rain caused oil from an uncapped underground fuel tank at a private residence to spill into Dry Gulch Creek. Under normal conditions this creek is a perennial stream flowing into Bolin Creek. The tank is located in a Carrboro...
by admin | Dec 2, 2010 | Cane Creek Reservoir, Logging Plan
On November 30th, 2010, OWASA Board members and representatives of the Division of Forestry held a meeting to answer questions about a proposed “Forest Management Plan” which would impact 1775 acres of forested land. Over 175 citizens attended a community...
by admin | Nov 30, 2010 | Bolin Creek, Conservation, Events
A total of 317 volunteers – 206 volunteers in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and 111 in Hillsborough – collected 6.6 tons of litter and trash as part of the local NC Big Sweep. Volunteers worked more than 670 labor-hours, or the equivalent of one full-time...
by admin | Nov 17, 2010 | Bolin Creek, Events
Join us for a fascinating look at the Geology of the Bolin Valley Forest. Meet us at Wilson Park, Carrboro parking lot Sunday, Nov 21, 2 – 4 pm. Howard Lineberger, Geologist and Science teacher at Durham Academy will lead a group of Friends of Bolin Creek and...
