Press Releases

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Carteret County.

Marine Fisheries Division encourages donation of red snapper carcasses and catch reporting; new requirements for circle hooks, descending devices going into effect for all snapper grouper fishing

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will collect red snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the upcoming red snapper season.

RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Air Quality Permits for Carolina Sunrock LLC to be held on August

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a remote public hearing for Monday, August 3, 2020, on the draft permits for two proposed Carolina Sunrock LLC facilities. Members of the public can comment during the August 3 hearing by telephone or online.  

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet July 8 - 9, 2020

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, July 8-9 by teleconference. The public is invited to attend the meetings online or by phone. Agendas for the committee meetings on Wednesday and the full commission meeting on Thursday are available here

REMINDER: State encourages social and community responsibility if considering July Fourth holiday at Masonboro Island Reserve

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is urging the public not to celebrate Independence Day at Masonboro Island Reserve this year due to the potential spread of COVID-19 from mass gatherings. Those who do plan to visit the reserve for the July Fourth holiday should act responsibly by observing social distancing measures, including the current state requirement to wear face coverings in public

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 8 via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 8 via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference. The public may listen to the meeting by phone.

State Officials Warn of Potential Algal Bloom in Chowan County

The N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) is urging the public to avoid contact with green or blue water, specifically in the Albemarle Sound and adjoining waterbodies, after receiving reports of discolored water observed in Edenton, Rocky Hock and Elizabeth City. Division staff are monitoring the blooms and have sent samples to the Water Sciences Section for analysis.

Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership partners with NC Commission of Indian Affairs to strengthen climate resilience in coastal region Tribal communities

The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) has partnered with the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs (NCCIA) and others to support Tribal communities in the Albemarle-Pamlico region in considering climate resilience during community planning.

REMINDER: State encourages social and community responsibility if considering July Fourth holiday at Masonboro Island Reserve

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is urging the public not to celebrate Independence Day at Masonboro Island Reserve this year due to the potential spread of COVID-19 from mass gatherings. Those who do plan to visit the reserve for the July Fourth holiday should act responsibly by observing social distancing measures, including the current state requirement to wear face coverings in public.