These are links to environmental and regulatory links in the area. These resources have information about the programs in the area that are dedicated to maintaining a good environmental stewardship as well as guiding environmentally friendly growth.
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/about.html
Craven County Planning http://www.cravencounty.com/departments/pln.cfm
Craven Soil and Water Conservation http://www.cravencounty.com/departments/soil/soilmain.cfm
Solid Waste and Recycling Questions http://www.cravencounty.com/departments/cln.cfm
Craven County Water Conservation Initiative.....Less Means More http://www.water-lessmeansmore.com/
Craven County Cooperative Extension http://craven.ces.ncsu.edu/
Water Management for turf http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/tims/
Regional Landfill http://www.coastalenvironmentalpartnership.com/
Electricity from waste Locally http://www.ingenco.com/grn.html
City of New Bern Planning http://www.ci.new-bern.nc.us/PI/index.php
City of Havelock Planning http://www.cityofhavelock.com/Departments/Planning%20Inspections/PlanningInspectionsMain.aspx
Link to Electricities (New Bern is a member) http://www.electricities.com/Default.aspx
Catawba County Initiatives...a solid example from an area that has gone through many of the same growing pains as Craven County http://www.catawbacountync.gov/green/