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State Moving forward with GenX investigation
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Secretary Michael S. Regan made the following statement Tuesday after Chemours’ announcement regarding GenX:
DEQ starting water quality sampling for GenX in Cape Fear River
Staff with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will sample the water in the Cape Fear River for an unregulated chemical compound known as GenX starting today and continuing Thursday.
Durham sewage spill contained, pipe replaced
Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources announced today that the location of a failed pipe segment that caused a June 13 wastewater spill in Durham County has been identified and repaired. The repair was completed Wednesday.
State urges fishermen to learn the difference between king mackerel and Spanish mackerel
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is asking anglers to make sure they know how to distinguish between king mackerel and Spanish mackerel before keeping one of the fish.
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.
Water quality swimming alert lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming alert at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.
One water quality swimming advisory lifted, one alert issued for sites in Beaufort County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site on Pantego Creek and issued a swimming alert for another site on the Pamlico River.
Anglers may receive a survey from the Division of Marine Fisheries
North Carolina recreational anglers holding a current Coastal Recreational Fishing License may receive a survey conducted by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in the coming months.
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.
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