Site Map Concerned Citizens of Rutherford County, NC

Our Future

Over the past eight years, CCRC has evolved into a model organization for other groups throughout Rutherford County and the Appalachian and Southeastern regions addressing environmental injustice and quality of life issues. Rutherford County has dealt with the encroachment of extractive industries and businesses, which violate and jeopardize our health, safety, and welfare. Communities have little protection, local zoning, or recourse to oppose these facilities and protect themselves.

• 1994 - Golden Valley and the Sunshine Community Proposed Landfill



• 1995 - Union Mills Community Chip Mill



• 1996 - Green Hill Community Race Track



• 1997 - Bostic Community Asphalt Plant



• 1998 - Harris Community Proposed Incinerator



• 1999 - Washburn Community Gun Club Expansion



• 2000 - Sandy Mush Community Proposed Rock Quarry

Rutherford County now has a Land Use plan which could cultivate and entice sustainable industry to locate here without compromising citizens' quality of life, air and water quality, and personal safety. But, Rutherford County needs your help! Get involved, speak out, and partner with others working on community activities to preserve Rutherford County.
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