Press Releases

REMINDER: Division of Marine Fisheries announces scoping period for Oyster and Hard Clam

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 5 to the N.C. Eastern Oyster Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Amendment 3 to the N.C. Hard Clam FMP. The division will hold a public scoping period Sept. 11-22 to solicit input on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendments and discuss stakeholder priorities. Scoping is the best opportunity for the public to inform the plan.

DEQ issues permit modification and files appeal with Superior Court

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) has issued a modification of the Wake Stone Corporation, Trian

Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for sound-side sites in the Neuse River

State recreational water quality officials have now lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia in all coastal waters. Three sites remain under advisory due to bacteriological testing.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 19 in Raleigh and by teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh. The public may attend the meeting in person or listen online or by phone.

DEQ Monitoring Fish Kill in Neuse River

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources continues to monitor a fish kill in the Neuse River, located in an area that includes New Bern near Union Point and Bridgeton, downstream to Riverdale. Fish kills are common and can occur in the summertime, particularly under the conditions present this summer. Although there has been no indication of a chemical or toxin component in conjunction with the fish kill, residents should always avoid water where a fish kill is present.

Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for all ocean-side and Pamlico River sites, advisory issued at sound-side site in Dare County

State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia more waters, but a few areas remain under advisory. Also, an advisory was issued at a sound-side site in Dare County.

North Carolina Environmental Stewardship Initiative Annual Conference Sept. 26-27 in Raleigh

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) invites its members, business leaders, and the public to attend the annual North Carolina ESI Conference on September 26 -27 at the North Carolina Rural Economic Center in Raleigh. 

Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean and sound waters, a few areas remain under advisory

State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia is in most ocean and sound-side waters of the state. but a few areas remain under advisory.

Public Hearing for Nash County Landfill Remedial Action Plan Set for October 3

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management is holding a public hearing with an opportunity for public comment on the Draft Remedial Action Plan for the Nash County Landfill (it is also known as Red Oak Landfill).

State certifies state record Red Hind

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Red Hind (Epinephelus guttatus).