Empowering Communities Through Waterway Restoration

PEJ in the Media and News

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A Community-First Approach to Water Restoration: UWLN Pilot Projects in Action

With UWLN’s support through funding, technical assistance, and shared learning, these pilot projects prove that watershed restoration that prioritizes people and place is not only possible—it’s necessary.

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Partners for Environmental Justice | A Powerful Force for Change

In the 1990s, Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ) and Triangle Community Foundation developed a partnership...

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US Sen. Whitehouse links rising insurance costs to climate change at Raleigh roundtable

The Rhode Island Democrat says his home state and North Carolina share similar risks from climate change.

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Sustainable Cities Initiative

Raleigh is one of the 25 cities participating in the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities (BASC) initiative. Thanks to the initiative, the City receives assistance from a three-person innovation team (i-team).

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Environmental Health 

Environmental health focuses on the relationship between people and the environment they live in.

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Hike and Chill Event Recap

Over 50 people from across the Triangle attend the Hike and Chill Event at Walnut Creek Wetland Park on Saturday, September 20.

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3 Ways Local Governments & Community-Based Organizations Can Partner on Sustainability

The city of Raleigh, NC has been experiencing rising flooding and heat risks over the past few years as a result of climate change.

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Reach out to learn more about the Urban Waters Federal Partnership, upcoming events, and ways to support Walnut Creek’s transformation.

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