Press Releases

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office will hold a public hearing April 27 and accept public comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or online.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Tuesday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Hanover County Library Main Branch in Wilmington. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.

The Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its quarterly business meeting in-person on May 4 at 3 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in-person or online. 

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) assessed a $64,900 penalty against Wall Recycling LLC/Elite Waste Services LLC for violating the state’s open burning rule and other violations.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit for Wolfspeed, Inc. – Siler City Factory.

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey to collect information and input to improve its engagement strategies.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Coastal Reserve today announced the reopening of the Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail. The Reserve was temporarily closed in Oct. 2022 for repairs.

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for an ocean-side swimming area in Dare County.

An advisory against swimming was posted today at an ocean-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Tuesday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Hanover County Library Main Branch in Wilmington. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.