Press Releases

NCDEQ Launches Survey to Inform 10-Year Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public to develop an action-based, achievable, and inclusive Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan for the 2024-2034 cycle.

DEQ to Hold Public Information Sessions on the Federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Opportunity

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will hold a series of public information sessions in November and December to provide information and gather feedback on the Department's planned application for the federal

State officials award more than $2.8 million to improve public beach and coastal waterfront access

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has awarded more than $2.8 million to nine local governments to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Nov. 15-17 in Emerald Isle

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Nov. 15-17 at the Islander Hotel and Resort, 102 Islander Dr., Emerald Isle. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

Western NC Wildfires Prompt Code Red Air Quality

Wildfire smoke in western North Carolina may be producing unhealthy air quality in at least five counties, and residents are urged to take precautions.

State coastal commission to meet in Beaufort Nov. 9; Advisory Council to meet Nov. 8

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Nov. 9 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., and a public comment period is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. At the chair’s discretion, comments may be limited to 3 minutes per person. Prior to the commission meeting, the Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. at the same location. Both meetings are open to the public.

Severe drought conditions in North Carolina expand to 15 western counties

North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category (D2 classification) for parts of 15 counties as of Oct. 31.

Public comment period open on Oil and Gas Commission periodic rules review

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission is conducting a periodic review of the geophysical exploration rules as required by state statute and is accepting public comment through January 8, 2024.

DEQ launches online Erosion and Sediment Control Applications as part of AccessDEQ hub

 The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality launched a new online Erosion & Sediment Control application for the

State Accepting Applications for Annual Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

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.