Press Releases

DEQ to convene science panel to address chromium groundwater performance standard on coal ash

DEQ Secretary Michael Regan is directing a state panel to provide science-based guidance that can be used to address the recently announced performance standard for chromium in groundwater.

Two more coastal marinas certified as North Carolina Clean Marinas

RALEIGH – The Oriental Public Docks marina and the Port City marina in Wilmington are the newest facilities to be certified as North Carolina Clean Marinas, a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements.

DEQ establishes performance standards for Duke Energy's water filtration systems

RALEIGH – Officials with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality have established health-protective performance standards for the water filtration systems to be installed in eligible homes near Duke Energy’s 14 coal ash facilities.

State officials confirm water quality in Catawba County returning to normal conditions a week after waste spill

RALEIGH – Officials with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality confirmed Friday that water quality in Pott Creek and South Fork Catawba River near Lincolnton is returning to normal conditions after last week’s 200,000-gallon manure spill into the waterway.

State coastal commission to meet on July 11-12 in Greenville

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will meet next week to discuss flood maps, coastal resilience, land use planning and several other coastal topics.

State urges public to avoid algal blooms in two western N.C. lakes

Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources are urging people to avoid contact with algal blooms that have been identified at Waterville Lake in Haywood County and the Tuckasegee arm of Fontana Lake in Swain County.  

Governor Cooper Awards Grants to Nonprofits Rebuilding Matthew-Damaged Homes: Lumber River Flooding Study, Fairmont/Fair Bluff Water Treatment Also Get Recovery Funds

Nonprofits operating in 13 hard-hit North Carolina counties will get $810,000 to help volunteers rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a visit to Robeson and Columbus counties.

State officials responding to manure spill in Catawba County

State officials responding to manure spill in Catawba County

State officials responding to manure spill in Catawba County

Officials with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality are testing water quality in Pott Creek northwest of Lincolnton after 200,000 gallons of manure spilled into the waterway earlier this week.

Visitors to Masonboro Island Reserve encouraged to be responsible during July Fourth holiday

The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. Division of Coastal Management are urging the public to act responsibly during the July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve.