Marian Johnson-Thompson, Vice-Chair, DEQ Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board • Seated back row (L-R): Yu Ying, Randee Haven O’Donnell, Rev. Rodney Sadler Jr. Front row: NC DEQ Secretary Michael Regan
Photo by Lisa Sorg
NCDEQ Environmental Justice and Equity Board Meets Nov 14
NCDEQ NEWS RELEASE • November 8, 2018
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its second meeting in Roxboro on Nov. 14.
The Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board was created to assist the Department in achieving and maintaining the fair and equal treatment and involvement of all North Carolinians.
Topics for next week’s meeting include recent hurricanes’ impacts and relief efforts and subcommittee updates. There also will be an opportunity for public comments. Prior to the meeting, board members and interested participants will have the opportunity to tour the Duke Energy Roxboro Power Plant.
The Board’s 16 members were selected from across North Carolina and represent the diverse cultures of the state. To view a full list of the Board’s members and meeting agenda, go to: https://deq.nc.gov/outreach-education/environmental-justice/secretarys-environmental-justice-equity-board.
WHO:
Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board
WHAT:
Board Meeting
WHEN:
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1 – 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Mayo Park Environmental Education and Community Center
599 Neal’s Store Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
CONTACT:
Laura Leonard
laura.leonard@ncdenr.gov
919-707-8233
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