Press Releases

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet July 9-10

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet July 9-10 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. 

DMF posts information on recently approved oyster, hard clam management

Do you have questions about new management measures passed in the Oyster and Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan amendments? The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries staff have developed flyers and frequently asked questions webpages to answer those questions. Click the image below to view an expanded flyer.

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water

Amid summer’s high temperatures, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) reminds the public to avoid contact with discolored water that could indicate the presence of an algal bloom.

State certifies new Almaco Jack state record

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana).

NC Mining Commission, rules committee to meet next month

The North Carolina Mining Commission and its rules committee are scheduled to hold meetings this month, which will be available to the public in Raleigh or online.

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

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

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Carteret County.

State certifies Mutton Snapper for new species state record

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new state record for the Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis).

NCDEQ Dam Safety Program unveils new tool to improve storm preparedness

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Dam Safety Program, with help from Applied Weather Associates (AWA), is releasing the state’s first Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) study and evaluation tool, which is designed to better prepare for future storms and their possible impact on dams in the state.

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for four sound-side sites in Beaufort County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories for four sound-side swimming areas in Beaufort County.