Press Releases

State coastal commission will meet April 28 by video conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 28 by video conference. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

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

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

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

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

RELEASE: Public comment period begins for Prestage AgEnergy - Moltonville 

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is requesting public comment on a draft permit for the Prestage AgEnergy - Moltonville facility in Sampson County.

Colonial Pipeline increases estimate of gasoline release near Huntersville

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will require additional actions by Colonial Pipeline after new data shows the amount of gasoline released in Mecklenburg County’s Oehler Nature Preserve exceeds Colonial’s 1.2 million-gallon estimate. DEQ will pursue appropriate enforcement actions based on the continuing investigation and remediation activities.

Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to hold special meeting April 26

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Monday, April 26, remotely via teleconference to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on heavy-to-medium duty zero emission vehicles. The public is invited to listen to the meeting online or by phone.

Division of Marine Fisheries urges fishermen to promptly complete license/permit renewals for FY 2022

The Division of Marine Fisheries will begin mailing renewal packets for fiscal year 2022 commercial and for-hire fishing licenses and permits this week and is asking fishermen to complete and return the applications without delay.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Brunswick County shellfish lease proposals

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Brunswick County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25.

Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site in Pender County

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

Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site in Onslow County

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