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

Pine: The Pollen with a Bad Rap

Published by Sarah Coffey / May 6, 2025

Learn about why pine pollen, even though it's often the most visible pollen due to its large size, is probably not a major contributor to your springtime allergies in our latest pollen blog.

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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