Press Releases

DEQ responds to animal waste spill in Duplin County

The North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources has been alerted to an animal waste spill impacting Doctors Creek in Duplin County.

Marine Fisheries Commission meeting rescheduled for March 12-13

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission meeting that was planned for this week has been rescheduled for March 12-13 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 27949.

Dwain Veach named new State Geologist of North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is pleased to announce the appointment of Dwain Veach as the new State Geologist of North Carolina. Veach will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Dr. Kenneth Taylor, who retired in November 2024 after more than 30 years of service.

State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Feb. 26-27; Coastal Resources Advisory Council to meet Feb. 26

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Feb. 26 and 27 at the DoubleTree New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle Street, New Bern. The public may attend the CRC meeting in-person or watch online.

North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission to meet Feb. 18 in Raleigh

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh.

N.C. Environmental Management Commission Water Quality Committee to hold special meeting

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission Water Quality Committee will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Feb. 19 in Raleigh and via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in Raleigh on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 9 am - 3:30 pm. The public may attend in person or listen to the meeting online or by phone.

State Recommends EPA Designate North Carolina in Compliance with Tougher Air Quality Standard

The State of North Carolina has made a recommendation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the organization designate all 100 counties in the state as meeting a stricter federal air pollution standard set last year.

DEQ Issues Air Quality Permit Modification to International Paper – Riegelwood Mill for Emission Reductions

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a modified air quality permit to International Paper – Riegelwood Mill in Columbus County.

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Feb. 19-21 in Kitty Hawk

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in person Feb. 19-21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 27949. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.