Environment North Carolina

08/11/2026

Thank you Congressman Tim Moore for cosponsoring the America the Beautiful Act. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest.

07/23/2026

Join us at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill to learn about their solar journey. The event will be a great chance to learn about the benefits of going solar from both a solar installer and those who have already gone through the process themselves.

Speakers will cover how solar energy helps to protect creation, strengthens our communities, and saves us money on energy costs. Whether you're curious about going solar at home or within your congregation, all are welcome to attend this free, educational event!

Saturday July 25th at 2:00pm
201 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Join us for a presentation and information session on how to go solar at your house of worship on July 25th.

07/14/2026

Reminder: Join us Tuesday July 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for “The Impacts of Plastic Pollution”

We will be joined by experts to discuss the latest research on the health impacts of plastics, the alarming prevalence of plastic pollution and the challenges to overcome in order to create change.

Join us to learn about the impacts of plastic pollution on our environment, health and communities.

07/09/2026

Thank you Congressman Greg Murphy, MD & Congressman Don Davis for cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest.

07/08/2026

It is nearly impossible to avoid plastic. It is in the store, in our streets, in our parks, in our streams and even in our bodies.

This summer as people from across the country flock to the Southeast to enjoy our beaches, parks and landmarks, you may notice an increase in single use plastic litter. This unnecessary waste harms wildlife, creates health risks, and pollutes our waterways and oceans.

Join us on Wednesday, July 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for “The Impacts of Plastic Pollution”

We will be joined by experts to discuss the latest research on the health impacts of plastics, the alarming prevalence of plastic pollution and the challenges to overcome in order to create change.

07/08/2026

We won!

Today, Governor Stein signed into law a state budget that includes an allocation of $10.2 million recurring every two years to design and construct wildlife crossings across the state. Environment North Carolina staff and volunteers have been calling for wildlife crossing funding in order to save lives, both human and wildlife, from preventable collisions on roadways.

Environment North Carolina was joined by other wildlife advocates, local elected officials, and NCPIRG Students.

In response to the budget, Emily Mason, advocate with Environment North Carolina, issued the following statement:

“Collisions and close calls with animals on the road is an all too familiar story in North Carolina. That’s why I am heartened to see annual funding that will save lives and help protect endangered wildlife populations, such as the Red wolf.

“Here in North Carolina, we pride ourselves on our natural areas and iconic wildlife, from the elk to the bog turtles in our wetlands. This investment will result in fewer accidents along our roads and help nature to thrive in our beautiful state.”

06/24/2026

1 million acres of the boreal forest are chopped down every year. Tell Costco: Don’t sell toilet paper made from critical habitat in the boreal forest.

The vast boreal forest is too special to be torn down and flushed away.

06/18/2026

Thank you Congressman Addison McDowell & Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak for cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest.

04/29/2026

Plastic pellets may be small, but they are causing big problems for the environment, especially wildlife. Join Environment North Carolina for the International Plastic Pellet Count at the Lower Haw River on Saturday, May 2nd at 2 pm to help us tackle plastic pellet pollution around the world. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at pelletcount.org or Environment North Carolina Research & Policy Center's events page.

https://environmentamerica.org/northcarolina/center/events/environment-north-carolina-research-policy-center-plastic-pellet-count/

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, your gift can have twice the impact for wild forests like the Pisgah National Forest. Donate before midnight to get your gift matched, up to $50,000 nationwide.

Make an Earth Day donation before midnight on April 22 and your gift will be matched, up to $50,000 nationwide.