Press Releases

DEQ issues NPDES permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River and reduce downstream impacts

The permit requires testing of the influent and effluent to verify at least 99% percent removal efficiency, in addition to specific discharge limits.

REMINDER: Division of Coastal Management to host contractors’ webinar for N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will host a free interactive webinar on the new N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program, September 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The intended audience includes consultants, regional governments, colleges/universities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have an interest in receiving and submitting a response to the program's 2020 Phase 1 and 2 Request for Qualifications. 

Water quality swimming alert lifted for sound-side site in Brunswick County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming alert at a sound-side site in Brunswick County.

Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites in Oak Island where floodwater pumping has occurred

State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to avoid swimming or surfing in waters where floodwaters are being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island.

RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Permit for Align Energy to be held October 20

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 on a draft permit for a biogas processing facility for Align RNG, LLC.

Water quality swimming alert issued for sound-side site in Brunswick County

State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Brunswick County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality swimming standards.

Reminder: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference.

Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for CARES Act relief gets federal approval

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for federal CARES Act fisheries assistance has been approved by NOAA Fisheries. The state now awaits notification from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission that the $5.4 million has been awarded.

Statement on Victory in Seismic Testing Permit Withdrawal

Governor Roy Cooper today offered the following comment in response to WesternGeco’s decision to withdraw its permit application for seismic testing Thursday. The withdrawal follows North Carolina’s fight to stop damaging seismic testing at the coast.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference.