The Community Ombudsman serves as a liaison between the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and communities and community organizations throughout the state.  

The ombudsman helps communities identify and understand environmental problems. And helps the department understand the needs of communities. 

The ombudsman’s role is to engage with communities to identify, understand and resolve environmental issues.  

The ombudsman also assists communities with navigating departmental programs and processes.  

Community Assets Campaign  

Help the Community Ombudsman get to know your community by joining the Community Assets Campaign. The ombudsman will use this information to increase the flow of information between communities and the department.  

If you have a standing meeting or an event in your community, be sure to send the Community Ombudsman an invitation.  

Community Environmental Project Fund 

The Community Ombudsman manages the Community Environmental Project Fund, which provides money to support the restoration of the environment in communities that were damaged by environmental pollution.

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