Sustainable Community-Based Development
Starts With You
Some of Durham's greatest landscapes are under threat. We aim to protect these areas from inappropriate development, but we cannot achieve our goals alone. Find out how you can help.
Preserve Rural Durham is advocating for:
Conserving and protecting our natural resources and wildlife
Establishing county-wide sustainable development practices
Improving existing infrastructure before building new homes
Some of the Developments Currently Under Construction
Durham’s Plan To Expand the City
The map on the right outlines the City of Durham’s plan to expand into areas of rural Durham County.
High Turbidity Levels Affecting the Health of County Residents
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness (such as whether disease-causing organisms are present). Higher turbidity levels are often associated with higher levels of disease-causing microorganisms such as viruses, parasites and some bacteria. These organisms can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
Information About Dynamite Blasting
To all residents having to deal with dynamite blasting, please read the permit carefully! 🚒🧯
Pay special attention to Permit Conditions Letter “A” and “F”! 🧨
Join Our Group
Email preserveruraldurham@gmail.com with a request to join.