Press Releases

State to host public hearings on Atlantic Coast Pipeline project

Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources will host two public hearings to obtain community feedback on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC’s application for a state water quality certification and buffer authorization as required by the federal Clean Water Act and state riparian buffer rules.

Governor Cooper Awards Grants to Nonprofits Rebuilding Matthew-Damaged Homes: Lumber River Flooding Study, Fairmont/Fair Bluff Water Treatment Also Get Recovery Funds

Nonprofits operating in 13 hard-hit North Carolina counties will get $810,000 to help volunteers rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a visit to Robeson and Columbus counties.

DEQ, DHHS investigating reports of unregulated chemical in Cape Fear River

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is leading a state investigation regarding reports of an unregulated chemical in the Cape Fear River.

State issues emergency declaration for Woodlake Dam

Officials with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and state Attorney General’s Office announced Friday that the state has issued an emergency declaration and will move forward with plans to breach Woodlake Dam in Moore County to ensure the safety of downstream communities.

Commercial fishermen reminded to renew their licenses

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding watermen they need to renew their commercial fishing licenses and permits by June 30 to continue fishing, or in some cases, keep their licenses.

State expands nationwide search for head of N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries

State environmental officials are reopening and expanding their nationwide search for a director for the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.

State awards grants to reduce air pollution from mobile sources

The state Division of Air Quality has awarded $180,986 in grants for projects to reduce air pollution from mobile sources.

State awards grants to reduce air pollution from mobile sources

The state Division of Air Quality has awarded $180,986 in grants for projects to reduce air pollution from mobile sources.

Fishermen reminded of Division of Marine Fisheries office move in Elizabeth City

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding fishermen that its Elizabeth City office has moved.

Shrimp catches and sales soared, but overall commercial landings lower in 2016

A warm autumn kept commercial fishermen catching and selling shrimp up to New Year’s Eve last year, boosting 2016 shrimp landings to the highest since the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Trip Ticket Program began in 1994. But overall, the 60 million pounds of finfish and shellfish commercial fishermen caught and sold at the docks was a 9 percent decrease from 2015. The total estimated dockside value of $94 million was about $700,000 short of the 2015 value.