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State officials announce grants for better water access, helping visitors and coastal economies

The state Division of Coastal Management has awarded more than $1.6 million to 14 local governments to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

“We want people to be able to enjoy North Carolina’s beautiful beaches and waterways,” said Michael S. Regan, secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. “These funds will allow for much greater access to our beaches and waterways, which helps visitors and bolsters coastal economies.”

State seeks to stop additional chemical discharges into the Cape Fear River

As part of its ongoing investigation, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality this week urged Chemours to stop discharging two additional chemical compounds into the Cape Fear River. The compounds were identified in the company’s waste stream by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency preliminary analysis shared with the state this week.

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.

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.

State releases first water quality data, updated health information for GenX in Cape Fear River

State officials today released their first results of water quality samples and an updated preliminary health assessment for concentrations of the unregulated compound GenX in finished, or treated, drinking water.

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.

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.

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.