Press Releases

State hosting fourth GenX information session on Feb. 1

The state departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services will host a fourth community information session Thursday, Feb. 1, to provide updates and answer questions about GenX released by the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility. Topics will include surface water and drinking water well sampling results and alternative water options, as well as preliminary air sampling. WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1

Tonight’s public hearing on a proposed water transfer certificate in Burgaw canceled

A public hearing on the Pender County Utilities’ request to transfer more water from a neighboring river basin, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18, has been canceled due to inclement weather.

State hosting Jan. 18 public hearing in Burgaw on proposed water transfer certificate

State officials are hosting a public hearing Jan. 18 on the Pender County Utilities’ request to transfer more water from a neighboring river basin to meet the system’s projected water demands.

DEQ Secretary Regan cites lab equipment as critical to emerging contaminants response

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Secretary Michael S. Regan on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s GenX legislation and the need for adequate resources to address emerging contaminants.  

DEQ seeks public input on plan to speed up coal ash cleanup

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality wants public feedback on a plan to speed up the closure of coal ash ponds at three facilities near Charlotte.

Coastal agency seeks new members for Coastal Reserve Local Advisory Committees

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management is seeking applications from citizens and community organizations to fill vacancies on the local advisory committees for the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve sites.

DEQ Secretary Regan says offshore drilling poses too many risks for N.C. economy, environment

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Secretary Michael S. Regan released the following statement on the Interior Department’s plans, announced today, to open North Carolina and other East Coast states to offshore oil and gas exploration.  

State environmental program honoring earth science educators

The state Department of Environmental Quality is honoring two educators for their innovative approaches at teaching earth science.

State officials seek more information on seismic testing after new studies raise additional concerns for marine fisheries

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management today asked four companies to submit additional information about proposed seismic surveying for offshore oil and gas resource development because the original proposals did not consider the latest scientific studies on the harmful impacts to marine life.

2017 actions taken to provide science-based environmental stewardship

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