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North Carolina Environmental Stewardship Initiative Annual Conference Sept. 26-27 in Raleigh

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) invites its members, business leaders, and the public to attend the annual North Carolina ESI Conference on September 26 -27 at the North Carolina Rural Economic Center in Raleigh. 

DEQ Updates Email Addresses

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has completed its Department-wide email address change. Now, all DEQ email addresses will use the @deq.nc.gov domain.

Division of Marine Fisheries Charter/For Hire Industry Meeting

April 4, 2023, 6pm - 8pm

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold three outreach meetings in the coming weeks to talk with charter/for-hire fishing owners and operators.



Division Director Kathy Rawls will host the meetings to discuss the needs of the for-hire industry. The meetings will be similar to the ones held this past fall in Manteo and Hatteras where those attending the meeting can personally voice their concerns to Rawls and other Division staff.

Division of Marine Fisheries Charter/For Hire Industry Meeting

March 30, 2023, 6pm - 8pm

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold three outreach meetings in the coming weeks to talk with charter/for-hire fishing owners and operators.



Division Director Kathy Rawls will host the meetings to discuss the needs of the for-hire industry. The meetings will be similar to the ones held this past fall in Manteo and Hatteras where those attending the meeting can personally voice their concerns to Rawls and other Division staff.

Division of Marine Fisheries Charter/For Hire Industry Meeting

March 28, 2023, 6pm - 8pm

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold three outreach meetings in the coming weeks to talk with charter/for-hire fishing owners and operators.



Division Director Kathy Rawls will host the meetings to discuss the needs of the for-hire industry. The meetings will be similar to the ones held this past fall in Manteo and Hatteras where those attending the meeting can personally voice their concerns to Rawls and other Division staff.

DEQ Launches Online Public Records Requests

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched an online public records request form, making it easier for the public to access agency records. The new form is part of DEQ efforts to improve efficiency, tracking and fulfillment of requests by DEQ staff.

In 2022, DEQ Protected NC’s Environment and Public Health

View the "2022 By the Numbers" Infographic highlighting DEQ's 2022 accomplishments in providing science based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.

DEQ makes grant opportunities easier to navigate

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) launched a new webpage that provides information on all DEQ funding programs in one place, along with a searchable list of currently open applications for grant opportunities.

Food Waste Reduction Grant - OPEN through January 19

January 19, 2023, 5pm

This special grant program offers funding to help local governments, non-profits, and businesses reduce the amount of wasted food being disposed in landfills. Download the Food Waste Reduction Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word.

Multifamily Recycling Grant Program - OPEN through February 16

January 16, 2023, 5pm - February 16, 2023, 5pm

This special grant program offers funding to initiate or expand multifamily recycling programs within the state. Download the Multifamily Recycling Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word.