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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 9, 2026
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1. Free NC Voter Photo ID Outreach Event on March 14 -The Board of Elections will continue to host free NC Voter Photo Identification Card outreach events for registered Durham County voters throughout 2026! Each month, staff will be at one of the Durham County libraries to distribute free IDs, assist with voter registration, and answer any questions. Join us at the North Regional Library on March 14 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2. Creek Week 2026 is coming up March 14-21! This annual spring event invites everyone to learn about, explore, and help protect our local waterways. Durham County Stormwater will host several activities, including the Connected Currents Panel, Trivia Night, the Creek Critter Crawl, and more. For details, contact ekinsey@dconc.gov.
The Durham County Open Space Program will host a guided nature walk at the New Hope Creek Bottomlands Trail on Friday, March 20. Participants are asked to RSVP for this event. Contact David Bradley, Open Space Specialist, at dabradley@dconc.gov or 919-943-3997. See the full list of Creek Week events at https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/creek-week-events.
3. Public Safety Career Exploration Camp - Applications are now being accepted for the annual North Carolina Emergency Management Experience. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a free, five-day public safety career exploration camp for young women in grades 9-12. Apply by midnight on March 23rd at https://www.ncdps.gov/ncem-management-experience.
For questions, contact Durham County Emergency Management Planner Jinizha Johnson, jinjohnson@dconc.gov or 919- 560-0661.
4. Conservation Education Teacher of the Year - The Durham County Soil and Water Conservation District wants to celebrate an outstanding conservation educator! Nominate a teacher for the Conservation Education Teacher of the Year Award. Open to all Elementary, ...
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