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DEQ awards $3 million for Helene debris removal, biochar for farms in Western NC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded a total of $3 million to two local partners in Haywood County to support ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and to strengthen the region’s resilience to future storms.

Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet Sept. 25

The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 by web conference.

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources approves water quality certification for T-15 natural gas pipeline project

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification for the proposed T-15 Reliability Project proposed by Public Services Company of North Carolina (PSNC), which is doing business in North Carolina as Enbridge Gas North Carolina.

Reminder: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 in Raleigh and via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person in Raleigh and via teleconference (Webex) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 am – 2:45 pm. The public may also listen to the meeting online or by phone.

DEQ receives $61 Million in federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery and resiliency

Supplemental federal funding will support hazardous waste, recycling and solid waste management recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

DEQ issues modified air quality permit to Carpenter Co.

The Division of Air Quality has issued Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, a first-time Title V air quality permit.

DEQ Requires Chemours to Expand Well Testing in the Lower Cape Fear

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.

DEQ announces $10 million Home Repair Weatherization Readiness Program in Western North Carolina

Today, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) announced a $10 million Home Repair Weatherization Readiness Program to supplement North Carolina’s existing Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

DEQ donates supplies to Bladen County Schools

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited the Bladen County school system Wednesday, Sept. 10, to deliver donated school supplies.

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for two sound-side sites in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories at two sound-side sites in Carteret County.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 in Raleigh and via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person in Raleigh and via teleconference (Webex) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 am – 2:45 pm. The public may also listen to the meeting online or by phone.

DEQ is accepting public input on the Draft NC Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) is accepting public input now until October 6, 2025, on the Draft North Carolina Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) as pa

2025 commercial flounder trip limits for pound nets revised

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has removed pound net trip limits for the upcoming commercial flounder season.

North Carolina Honors 63 Drinking Water Treatment Plants With AWOP Awards

The Division of Water Resources has honored 63 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024.