Governor Josh Stein appointed Reid Wilson to be Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality in January 2025. For the previous four years, Wilson was Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources under Governor Roy Cooper. Now, as Secretary of the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's air, water, and land, he draws on his diverse career experiences in the public and private sectors to create innovative strategies for our state's environmental future. Secretary Wilson will share examples of how the Department of Environmental Quality works with communities across the state to address health threats, enhance quality of life, and strengthen economic growth.
Reid Wilson, Secretary, NC Department of Environmental Quality
The Lunchtime Discovery Series is produced by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs in partnership with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
How DEQ Helps Protect Public Health and Boost the Economy Across NC - A Conversation with Reid Wilson
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