NC Conservation Network

05/28/2026

So proud of our Campus Fellows 🧡 This semester, they made a lasting impact at 11 schools across the state. We’re grateful for their dedication, leadership, and the difference they made on their campuses. Take a look at all they accomplished, and stay tuned for even more this fall!

05/24/2026

"By repealing and delaying PFAS standards, EPA is abandoning communities in desperate need of drinking water protections, especially those who live near polluting industries.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving ahead with plans to strike down the nation’s first-ever health standards for chemical contaminants found in the drinking water sources of millions of North Carolinians.

05/23/2026

Some good news to kick off the long weekend!

WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source NC’s critically endangered red wolf population is bouncing back By Marshall Terry May 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT One critically endangered species that calls North Carolina home now has five more members. Three male and two female red wolf pups were born this m...

05/22/2026

Who said conference content can’t serve looks too? 🧡

05/17/2026

"...so much of what brings people here and what keeps people here is having all of that protected land around us. It’s so pivotal to our economic development"

More than 100,000 acres in Pisgah and Nantahala national forests could lose protection from road building and logging if Roadless Rule is rescinded.

05/16/2026

“We need real action, and health based protection. Hold these chemical companies responsible!”

The regulations being considered right now are called the PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane Monitoring and Minimization Plans, respectively. Supporters say they're confident this voluntary approach will result in reductions.

05/13/2026

"The NCDOT is pursuing expanded passenger rail service across the state through the federal government’s Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program as the state sees record ridership year-over-year."

NCDOT is looking into new rail service to the beach and mountains as federal funding is awarded for the initial stages. Passenger rail manufacturing is also expanding in the state.

04/30/2026

"Families shouldn’t have to choose between having the lights on and being able to have food on the table"

Dozens of Duke customers stood outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to speak against a proposed rate hike ahead of a hearing in front of North Carolina Utilities Commission.

04/24/2026

"Industries make more money if they don’t have to spend money to remove waste where it starts — at their facilities. What this rule would do is basically increase industry profits at the expense of everyday North Carolinians."

State regulators heard more public feedback tonight on proposed rules to address PFAS contamination in waterways across North Carolina.