The environment is facing increasing impact from a rapidly growing society. Land development, human consumption and a growing increase in pollution have increased the seriousness of environmental protection. To address these issues, North Georgia Technical College offers an integrated environmental science program that directly correlates with current trends in environmentally related professions.

A key component of the Environmental Technology Program is the opportunity to work closely with professors as well as with professionals from the community. Students are directly engaged in research projects that are funded through grants from state and federal agencies. These projects are intertwined with the Environmental Technology curricula. Students have the opportunity to present data collected from their research projects at conferences across the state. Students are also encouraged to be creative when it comes to solving specific environmentally related problems that directly impact our community. Students in the past were able to secure a state allocated grant to support a recycling program on campus. Right now, Environmental Technology students are engaged in a collaborative effort with SORBA (Southern Off Road Bicycle Association) in building a multi-use low impact trail system that meanders through campus. This trail system will have a considerable positive impact for both, the college as well as our community.