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Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean area in Oak Island where floodwater pumping has occurred
State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites.
Marine Fisheries advisory committees to discuss small mesh gill net issues
Three advisory committees to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference later this month to discuss possible future small mesh gill net management measures.
One water quality swimming advisory issued and one lifted for sound-side sites in Carteret County
An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Carteret 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: EMC Meetings July 7 and 8
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will
RELEASE: Public comment period begins for Draft Phase 2 Volkswagen Mitigation Plan
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality invites public comment on the state’s plan to invest $67 million in Volkswagen Settlement funds. The Draft Phase 2 Mitigation plan focuses on efforts to reduce pollution impacts while incentivizing zero emission vehicles and increasing outreach to under-resourced communities.
RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Air Permit for Duke Allen Impoundment Closure Actions
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a digital public hearing on Thursday, August 5 on a draft permit modification for the Duke Energy Allen Steam Station.
Greensboro reports elevated level of 1,4 dioxane discharge, potential impact to downstream water systems
The City of Greensboro has reported a discharge of 1,4 dioxane int
DEQ Secretary takes Oath of Office
Elizabeth S. Biser affirmed her oath of office as North Carolina’s Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality during a ceremony at DEQ’s Green Square building today.
Division of Marine Fisheries seeks striped bass advisers
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on the Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee.
Grant money available for transient recreational boating facilities
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting proposals for the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program for federal fiscal year 2022. The FY 2022 Request for Proposals is published on the division’s BIG webpage.
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