• State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting

     The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 9:00 a.m., virtually, via WebEx. The public is invited to join the meeting online or by phone. For virtual attendees who wish to speak during the informal public comment portion of the meeting, please email Jennifer Haynie at jennifer.haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Please include […]

  • Information Sessions on draft permit for NC Renewable Power in Lumberton

    NC Renewable Power incinerates wood chips, poultry litter, and poultry cakes and produces electricity that is sold to Duke Energy. It is a highly polluting facility with major violations and  fines issued by NC DEQ. We are sharing this with you due to your interest in environmental and public health and environmental justice across North […]

  • Virtual Lecture: Environmental Injustice: Race, Class & Climate Change

    Sunday, February 20, 2022 4:00 PM -  6:00 PM ET Join the Creation Care Alliance on Sunday, February 20th, at 4:00 pm for "Environmental Injustice: Race, Class & Climate Change" with Will Barber III. Barber's presentation will focus on the many social justice implications of climate change and will be followed by a conversation and […]

  • Public Hearing on Draft Air Permit for North Carolina Renewable Power

    Talking Points from Grassroots and Community Organizations Summary of Major Talking Points on NCRP NCRP Advocates Talking Points Environmental Justice Policies Can’t Support the Status Quo North Carolina Renewable Power (NCRP) Information/Bullet Points Public Hearing to be held February 21 on Draft Air Permit for North Carolina Renewable Power RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of […]

  • Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board Meeting

    The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, February 28, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. WHO:             Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board WHAT:          Board Meeting via teleconference […]

  • State Water Infrastructure Authority to Meeting

    The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Green Square in Raleigh. The meeting will also be available via WebEx and the public is invited […]

  • Environmental Management Committee Meetings

    The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for […]

  • Full Environmental Management Commission Meeting

    View the agenda The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The Commission is responsible for […]

  • EPA Nat’l Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call!

    About this event DATE: March 15, 2022 TIME: 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, Noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific AGENDA: Leadership Updates Additional Topics to Come Listening Session and Dialogue: Q&A about ongoing EJ initiatives The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue […]