Press Releases

Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through Washington office closed for two days

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through the Department of Environmental Quality’s Washington Regional Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27-28

Marine Fisheries Commission looks at curbing user conflicts associated with shellfish leases

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission took steps toward addressing user conflicts associated with shellfish leases at its meeting Thursday

DAQ Denies Permits for Proposed Carolina Sunrock Facilities in Caswell County; Public Hearing Canceled

The North.Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has denied two permit applications for Carolina Sunrock, LLC in Caswell County and is canceling the public hearing scheduled for September 10.

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

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

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

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

REMINDER: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to meet August 24

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, August 24, remotely via teleconference. The public is invited to listen to the meeting online or by phone.

Water quality swimming alert issued for sound-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Carteret County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality swimming standards.

Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site in New Hanover County

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

Division of Coastal Management seeking public comment on new grant funding opportunity for N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is seeking public comment on the draft N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program. The second of two free interactive webinars to solicit feedback is scheduled for Aug. 25. The opportunity for open written comment continues until Aug. 31.

DEQ Approves Closure Plans for Six Coal Ash Sites

RALEIGH – After a thorough review and public participation process, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved the closure plans detailing the excavation of coal ash impoundments at the following Duke facilities: Belews Creek Steam Station, Roxboro Steam Electric Plant, Buck Combined Cycle Station, Cape Fear Power Station, H.F. Lee Energy Complex and Weatherspoon Power Plant.