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State awards nearly $6 million in coastal resiliency grants to 32 communities for planning, engineering, design, and construction

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has awarded Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) grants to 32 communities to strengthen their resilience to increasingly hazardous weather events. A total of $1.9 million was provided for completion of RCCP Phases 1 and 2 for technical assistance in risk assessment and resilience planning, and to incorporate resiliency into Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plans. Additionally, grants totaling more than $4 million were awarded to communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the RCCP to assist with engineering, design, construction and implementation.

Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $204 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects

Governor Josh Stein announced today that 27 counties across the state will receive more than $204 million in funding for 48 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

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

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

North Carolina Solar for All Community Advisory Board to meet July 28

The North Carolina Solar for All (EnergizeNC) Community Advisory Board will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. virtually.

Comments Accepted on Draft Air Quality Permit for Duke Energy Emergency Generator Project in Johnston County

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a first-time Title V air quality permit for Duke Energy Premier Power – Novo Nordisk FFEx.