Press Releases

Anglers reminded they can donate fish carcasses to science

The fish are biting, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding anglers that they can donate their fish carcasses to science.

Newly amended rules take effect May 1

Newly amended rules pertaining to special secondary nursery areas will go into effect Saturday, May 1.

Kathy Rawls will be new director of Division of Marine Fisheries

When Kathy Rawls becomes the new director of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries on May 1, she will have plenty of experience to draw on. Rawls has been with the Division for more than 25 years, the past seven as the Fisheries Management section chief.

N. C. Communities Awarded $27 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects

The State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved $27 million in grants that will help pay for 17 water infrastructure projects statewide. 

REMINDER: State coastal commission will meet April 28 by video conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 28 by video conference. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Enviva Northampton Permit to be held May 24

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a digital public hearing on Monday, May 24 on the draft Title V permit for Enviva Northampton, LLC. 

Awards Presented for Outstanding Water Protection Efforts

The N.C. Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, has announced the winners of an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that protect sources of public drinking water.

DEQ to host a public hearing on Duke Energy landfill permit for Belews Creek Steam Station Coal Ash Impoundment Closure

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) will host a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, on a draft solid waste permit for a new landfill at the Belews Creek Steam Station. The draft permit will include Duke Energy’s construction and operation of a new landfill (called the Ash Basin Landfill) for the disposal of excavated coal ash at the Belews Creek Steam Station. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing online or by phone and provide their comments on the proposed permit.

Changes to Marine Fisheries Citation Program criteria effective May 1

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will make several changes to its Saltwater Fishing Tournament criteria, effective May 1.

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

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for an ocean-side swimming area in Onslow County.