Press Releases

Public Comment Period Opens for Wolfspeed Air Quality Permit

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.

State reopens Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail

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.

Division of Marine Fisheries invites public input on communication strategies

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

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

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

Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site 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.

Sesión pública informativa del DEQ sobre los permisos generales para la gestión de residuos animales el 9 de mayo

El Departamento de Calidad Medioambiental (DEQ, por sus siglas en ingles) de Carolina del Norte celebrará una sesión pública el 9 de mayo de 2023 para recibir comentarios y opiniones de las partes interesadas, como parte del proceso de renovación de seis permisos generales para operaciones de alimentación de animales. Los comentarios y opiniones recibidas en el evento, así como durante el período de comentarios de 60 días (hasta el 5 de junio), se tendrán en cuenta en la elaboración de los proyectos de permisos, que entrarán en vigor en el 2024.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet April 18 and 19 in Wilmington and by Teleconference

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.

DEQ holding Public Stakeholder Input Session on Animal Waste Management General Permits May 9

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public stakeholder input session May 9, 2023, as part of the renewal process for six Animal Feeding Operations General Permits. Input from the event, as well as input received during the 60-day comment period through June 5, will be considered in the development of the draft permits which will become effective in 2024.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committees to meet in April

The five advisory committees to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission are scheduled to meet in April to discuss various fisheries topics. The meetings will be held in person and live-streamed on YouTube.

REMINDER: Pre-application period for fiscal year 2023-24 grants to improve public beach access closes April 28

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for approximately $3 million in available funding to help local governments improve public access to coastal beaches and waters for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access program provides matching funds to local governments in 20 coastal counties to construct low-cost public access facilities. The pre-application period for fiscal year 2023-24 grants closes on April 28 at 5 p.m.