Press Releases

Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Dare County

An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.

Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to meet August 24

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, August 24, remotely via teleconference, in place of an in-person meeting. The public is invited to listen to the meeting online or by phone.

REMINDER: Division of Coastal Management to host interactive webinars on new grant funding opportunity

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will host two interactive webinars on the new N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program. The webinars are free and will be held on Aug. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Aug. 25, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Coastal Management offers Emergency CAMA General Permit for Hurricane Isaias recovery, tips for speeding up permit process

Coastal property owners in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Isaias along sounds, rivers and creeks may be authorized to do so more quickly through an emergency general permit offered by the N.C. Division of Coastal Management.

State officials advise against swimming in Brunswick County waters impacted by Hurricane Isaias

State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in both ocean and sound-side waters in Brunswick County affected by Hurricane Isaias

POSTPONED: Tonight's Hearing for Draft Carolina Sunrock LLC Air Quality Permits

Due to concerns of potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the N.C.

Memo: Sec. Regan statement on permitting process

Secretary Michael S. Regan statement on the permitting process :

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for comment on coastal recreational water quality rules

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on proposed amendments and re-adoption of seven rules under a state-mandated periodic review schedule

Air Permit issued for Active Energy Renewable Power in Lumberton

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an air permit for Active Energy Renewable Power, a wood pellet facility in Robeson County, which includes added requirements to address concerns of people in the community.  

Commercial Fishing Resource Fund committees re-advertise for public relations campaign

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund are re-advertising for proposals for a public relations campaign for the 2021 funding cycle from the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund.