Press Releases

DEQ Announces $6.8M Investment to Strengthen, Expand NC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Network

North Carolina will distribute more than $6.8 million to fund the installation or expansion of electric vehicle charging stations at 64 sites across the state.

NC Environmental Management Commission to Meet November 9 and 10

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will meet Wednesday and Thursday, November 9 and 10, 2022 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N.

MEDIA ADVISORY: N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet Nov. 7 by web conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel will meet Nov. 7 by web conference to conduct its annual review of new sea level rise studies and information. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

REMINDER: State to temporarily close Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail for repairs

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Coastal Reserve will temporarily close the Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail for repairs on Oct. 31. The closure is expected to last through the end of the year and is necessary to maintain the safety of boardwalk and trail users.

DEQ to hold community meeting November 29 in Columbus County on private well sampling

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a community information meeting on Tuesday, November 29, at the Community Center in Riegelwood Community Park.

Fall 2022 recreational striped bass season will open Nov. 1 in the Albemarle Sound

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries today announced that the fall 2022 recreational striped bass season in the Albemarle Sound Management Area will open Nov. 1 and close when the quota has been reached, or Dec. 31, 2022, whichever comes first.

North Carolina’s 2022 commercial flounder season closing statewide in internal coastal waters

North Carolina’s 2022 commercial flounder fishing season in internal waters is coming to an end. The commercial flounder season is closing because the total allowable landings of flounder from internal coastal waters is nearly caught.

REMINDER: Applications for Annual Diesel Emission Reduction Grants Accepted Through Nov. 14

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting grant applications to fund projects that will reduce emissions from diesel engines.

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

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

Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to meet November 17

The Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold an in-person special meeting on biomass on November 17. Members of the public are invited to attend in-person or online.