Secretary Pam Cashwell

Secretary Pam Cashwell The official account of the current Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NC DNCR)

Congratulations to our four amazing North Carolina Aquariums on their 50th Anniversary! Five decades of connecting gener...
09/09/2026

Congratulations to our four amazing North Carolina Aquariums on their 50th Anniversary! Five decades of connecting generations of visitors to North Carolina’s extraordinary aquatic life and environments, along with a strong commitment to conservation and education - great work. Here’s to 50 more years! 🎉🐠

NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Jennette's Pier
NC Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Thomas Day House & Tavern State Historic Site is located in the cute town of Milton, Caswell County. It highlights the l...
09/08/2026

Thomas Day House & Tavern State Historic Site is located in the cute town of Milton, Caswell County. It highlights the life and works of furniture maker and free Black man, Thomas Day. Thank you to the team for a great tour and for their creative use of goats to clear significant over growth of invasive species around the sites.

As part of Governor Josh Stein School Supply Drive with State Employees' Credit Union, NC Department of Natural & Cultur...
09/03/2026

As part of Governor Josh Stein School Supply Drive with State Employees' Credit Union, NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources collected over 4,000 school supply items to donate to Caswell County public schools. Our team enjoyed meeting the faculty and students from South Elementary and Oakwood Elementary along with Caswell County Schools Superintendent Lance Stokes. Many teachers supply their classrooms using their own money and we are happy to help fill this need. Thank you to all of our employees who donated.

Join us on Nov. 17 at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center for the North Carolina Awards, an evening of recognition honoring six dist...
09/01/2026

Join us on Nov. 17 at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center for the North Carolina Awards, an evening of recognition honoring six distinguished North Carolinians with the state’s highest civilian honor.

This event will highlight outstanding achievements in Literature, Public Service, Science, and Fine Arts, while also supporting military and veteran families through proceeds benefiting Blue Star Families and Camp Corral. Reserve your seat now: https://bit.ly/3T8hcYG

This year’s honorees include:
Jason Mott - Literature
Richard Petty - Public Service
Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, Ret. - Public Service
Dr. Randy Woodson - Public Service
Dr. Lindsay Zanno - Science
Beverly McIver - Fine Arts

09/01/2026

In honor of , we retraced the steps of Lewis & Clark's 1803 survey of the American West to see how wildlife has changed over two centuries of our country's history. Many places are dramatically different, while others still bear a resemblance to what these explorers described so many years ago.

For more on the Return of the Wild resurvey, stay tuned or follow Dr. Roland Kays, on Instagram, who led the trip alongside dozens of partners.

NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Secretary Pam Cashwell
NC State College of Natural Resources

Beautiful Lake Norman State Park, located in Iredell County just 40 miles north of Charlotte, is popular for its 30.5 mi...
08/28/2026

Beautiful Lake Norman State Park, located in Iredell County just 40 miles north of Charlotte, is popular for its 30.5 miles of biking trails and is home of the largest manmade lake in the state. Great job to the team at Lake Norman for making sure visitors have a stellar time!

The third annual Blue Ridge Rising two state summit has been an incredible gathering of arts, conservation, tourism, eco...
08/27/2026

The third annual Blue Ridge Rising two state summit has been an incredible gathering of arts, conservation, tourism, economic development, local, state and federal government as well as non-profit organizations all focused on rebuilding and strengthening the incredible communities that make the Blue Ridge Parkway a beloved destination and a reason to rediscover the unforgettable western NC.

Bob’s Creek State Natural Area, located in McDowell County 42 miles east of Asheville, has lots of sheltered coves and r...
08/25/2026

Bob’s Creek State Natural Area, located in McDowell County 42 miles east of Asheville, has lots of sheltered coves and ravines, unique rock formations, and diverse natural ecosystems in the Foothills. Such a rich history in the area, as some of the first instances of finding gold happened right here. Be on the lookout, in the fall we will be opening the Wilderness Gateway state trail!

Wire Pasture Access at is open! Wire Pasture Access offers new ways to experience the Lumber River while honoring the ...
08/21/2026

Wire Pasture Access at is open!

Wire Pasture Access offers new ways to experience the Lumber River while honoring the Lumbee Tribe’s longstanding connection to the land. The celebration included remarks from DNCR Secretary Pam Cashwell, Lumber River State Park Superintendent Brett Godwin, Lumbee Tribal Administrator Ronnie Locklear, Robeson County Manager Kellie Blue and NC State Parks Director Brian Strong, along with an Honor Song and blessing of the land.

This collaboration between state and local partners and the Lumbee Tribe reflects our shared commitment to caring for this land for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, helped make this project possible and contributed to the celebration, including the vendors who provided food, beverages and local crafts.

📸 DPR Photos

08/21/2026

What a great celebration today opening the Wire Pasture Access at Lumber River State Park! This project was a great show of partnership between DNCR, State Parks, Robeson County, and the Lumbee Tribe of NC. May everyone enjoy this space for years to come.

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