Press Releases

DEQ, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service release draft restoration plan for Kerr-McGee site in Navassa

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, along with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acting as Natural Resource Trustees, have released the draft restoration plan and environmental assessment that identifies proposed projects to restore natural resources damaged from releases at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund site in Navassa.

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program announces Community Solar Pilot grant recipients

Fayetteville Public Works Commission’s will use the funding to support the participation of 10 eligible households in their PWC Community Solar Weatherization Pilot project. Fayetteville’s model operates as a prepaid subscription with accrued interest over the project life to further support the project.

Sanford company recognized for environmental achievements

State environmental officials today recognized Pfizer, located in Sanford, for its outstanding environmental performance. Michael S. Regan, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, presented company officials with a plaque recognizing the facility as a 2019 Environmental Steward – one of only 31 facilities in North Carolina to earn the coveted designation for a commitment to superior environmental performance.

DEQ Investigating 1,4 Dioxane Release

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is investigating the discharge of 1,4 dioxane reported by the City of Greensboro.  According to city officials, the chemical came from Shamrock Environmental Corporation.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet Oct. 18

The Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel will meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Craven County Cooperative Extension Office, 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern.

Bradley Creek Marina is a North Carolina Clean Marina

Bradley Creek Marina in Wilmington is the latest facility certified as a North Carolina Clean Marina.

Division of Coastal Management receives award for Clean Marina and Clean Boater and Pumpout Station Grant programs

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management recently received a national award associated with its Clean Marina Program.

Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve site open to visitors after Hurricane Dorian

The Currituck Banks Reserve site near Corolla reopened to visitors today after closure due to Hurricane Dorian.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ocracoke public hearing postponed due to hurricane impacts

A public hearing on oceanfront erosion rates scheduled for Oct. 8 in Ocracoke has been postponed due to ongoing impacts from Hurricane Dorian. The meeting will be rescheduled, and details will be announced later.

Severe drought emerges due to lack of rain, hot temperatures

Severe drought has emerged in parts in western North Carolina after months of record heat and below-average rainfall, according to Thursday’s federal drought map.