synergy
(sîn´er-jê) noun
1. The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined
effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
2. Cooperative interaction among groups, especially among the acquired
subsidiaries or merged parts of a corporation, that creates an enhanced
combined effect.
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Synergy refers
to how we partner, how we work together and how we seek
to accomplish many things with shared activities.
Synergy in action is the Sturgeon City
Institutes. One hundred and forty youth have been named Fellows of the
Institute. They've learned citizenship, empowerment, volunteering, the power
to change and effect a community and that this community wants, needs and desires
that they stay here after their education.
Synergy is working with the Wilson Bay
Initiative, a project in cooperation with many agencies and operations
including NC State University to seek to clean up Wilson Bay using shellfish
and other techniques.
The following agencies are important contributors
for this project.
Wal-Mart through its Personal Sustainability Program continues to
support environmental stewardship through supporting the Sturgeon City
program. (more info)
Clean Water Management Trust Fund helped
to provide the initial funding that was an impetus for
the oyster based project
NC State University provided technical assistance,
partnership for the staffing for the initial Wilson Bay
Initiative and counsel for the projects. Dr. Jay Levine
is a member of the NC State University faculty and the
origin of many of the ideas that created the project.
Smithfield Environmental Enhancement Grant provided funding for bioremediation
of Thompson School Creek, new aeration units for Wilson Bay and an environmental
education program.
Coastal Access Grant - providing funding for boardwalks and accessible
grounds for the public to be near the water
LWCF Grant provided funding for the first phase of the Sturgeon
City Park
NOAA provided funding for the Chaney Creek Community Habitat Restoration
Project
Burroughs Wellcome Fund - providing funding for the Sturgeon City
Science Series
Cooperative Extension - Providing staff and assistance for many
of the educational and awareness programs as well as membership on the New
River Roundtable
NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources - provided funding
for wetlands restoration and advice and counsel for water improvement projects
Coastal Carolina Community College provided a partnership for the
early days of the habitat restoration project and with youth education programs
New River Foundation - in partnership with the program for restoration
of waterways and youth programs
UNC Institute of Marine Science - provided laboratory analysis
and assistance
US Army Corps of Engineer - providing $4.2 million worth of bioremediation
projects, membership to the steering committee and technical assistance
USMC – Camp Lejeune - providing technical assistance for
the effort, funding for some specific actions to rid Wilson Bay of pollutants
and special studies of the program.
UNC Wilmington - providing technical assistance, partnership in economic
evaluation of the project and counsel for the New River Roundtable
Jacksonville-Onslow Volunteer Center
Providing assistance for the volunteer administration and support of the
youth programs
