Press Releases

North Carolina files lawsuit to compel the federal government to follow the law

North Carolina’s environmental agency filed a complaint today against federal environmental officials for failing to act on a petition that inappropriately blamed North Carolina for contributing to air quality problems in the Northeastern United States.

State signs agreement to allow redevelopment of land for Asheville sports complex

State officials have signed an agreement that will allow a company to safely transform a former industrial landfill into a large sports complex with greenways and ballfields in Asheville.     

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to meeting on Marshall Steam Station’s coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Marshall Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 29 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

State demands federal rule changes in response to Flint water crisis

North Carolina’s chief environmental agency is petitioning the federal government to adopt North Carolina’s stricter reporting requirements for people who receive water from sites that test high for lead or copper.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State seeks public feedback on Belews Creek Steam Station coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Belews Creek Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 24 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

MEDIA ADVISORY: State seeks public input on proposed stormwater rule revisions

WHAT: Public hearing on proposed changes to state stormwater management rules

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 23 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Pollen Levels Nearing Peak Season

March Madness isn’t just about basketball; it also can describe the pollen season.

Pollen levels in North Carolina generally reach their highest levels in early to mid-spring when many native trees are flowering, so many pollen sufferers are approaching their most maddening season.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to meeting on G.G. Allen Steam Station’s coal ash risk classifications

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for G.G. Allen Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 22 (registration for speakers starts at 5 p.m.)

Public invited to offer comments on permit for landfill at Duke Energy plant in Eden

State officials are inviting people to a public hearing March 23 to provide feedback on the draft permit Duke Energy is seeking to construct and operate an industrial landfill to handle coal ash and other wastes at the utility’s Dan River Steam Station in Rockingham County.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State seeks public input on proposed stormwater rule revisions

WHAT: Public hearing on the proposed changes to state stormwater management rules

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 21 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)