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N. C. Communities Awarded $27 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects
The State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved $27 million in grants that will help pay for 17 water infrastructure projects statewide.
REMINDER: State coastal commission will meet April 28 by video conference
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 28 by video conference. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.
RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Enviva Northampton Permit to be held May 24
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a digital public hearing on Monday, May 24 on the draft Title V permit for Enviva Northampton, LLC.
Awards Presented for Outstanding Water Protection Efforts
The N.C. Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, has announced the winners of an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that protect sources of public drinking water.
DEQ to host a public hearing on Duke Energy landfill permit for Belews Creek Steam Station Coal Ash Impoundment Closure
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) will host a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, on a draft solid waste permit for a new landfill at the Belews Creek Steam Station. The draft permit will include Duke Energy’s construction and operation of a new landfill (called the Ash Basin Landfill) for the disposal of excavated coal ash at the Belews Creek Steam Station. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing online or by phone and provide their comments on the proposed permit.
Changes to Marine Fisheries Citation Program criteria effective May 1
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will make several changes to its Saltwater Fishing Tournament criteria, effective May 1.
State coastal commission will meet April 28 by video conference
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 28 by video conference. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for ocean-side site in Pender County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for an ocean-side swimming area in Pender County.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for ocean-side site in Onslow County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for an ocean-side swimming area in Onslow County.
RELEASE: Public comment period begins for Prestage AgEnergy - Moltonville
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is requesting public comment on a draft permit for the Prestage AgEnergy - Moltonville facility in Sampson Cou
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