Press Releases

Public invited to comment on draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corp.

The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County.

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Aug. 20-21 in Raleigh

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Aug 20-21 at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Recognized for Environmental Achievements

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NCDEQ awards more than $9.39 million to address coastal storm damage

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $9.39 million for five projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment. 

REMINDER: NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on draft water discharge permit for former Alcoa aluminum facility

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on Aug. 19 in order to accept public comments on the draft renewal permit for Badin Business Park, a former Alcoa Inc. aluminum industrial facility located in Badin in Stanly County.

NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries releases annual Fishery Management Plan Update

Looking for the latest scientific information on your favorite coastal fish? The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has released its annual Fishery Management Plan Update.

Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Dare County

An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.

REMINDER: NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on water quality impacts from Mountain Valley Pipeline proposal

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on Aug. 12 in order to hear public comment on Mountain Valley Pipeline’s LLC application for a 401 water quality certification related to the proposed construction of 5.2 miles of a high pressure, steel, natural gas transmission pipeline in Rockingham County.

DEQ awards nearly $2M for public EV chargers through Volkswagen Settlement funds

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is awarding another $1.91 million for new public electric vehicle chargers across North Carolina, filling gaps in the state’s charging network along highways and in rural communities.

Comment period opens, public hearing scheduled for marine fisheries rules

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on nine proposed rules pertaining to permits, and franchises and shellfish leases.