Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -NCDENRStorm Season State certifies new state record Graysby Grouper that may be a world record Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Graysby Grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) that may also be a world record. Edward J. Tait of Little River, S.C. caught the 3-pound, 0.8-ounce fish offshore of Ocean Isle Beach on June 30. Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Carteret County Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM 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. Marine Fisheries Division encourages anglers to donate Red Snapper carcasses to science Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will collect Red Snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the upcoming Red Snapper-mini season. One amended, readopted fisheries rule takes effect July 1 Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM One newly amended marine fisheries rule will go into effect July 1. The change clarifies definitions and formalizes procedures for transferring ownership or subleasing of a shellfish lease. DEQ hosting community information meeting July 26 in Fayetteville to discuss updates related to GenX and Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an in-person community information meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at the Crown Theatre, located in the Crown Complex at 1960 Coliseum Drive in Fayetteville to share information and answer questions about how the Environmental Protection Agency’s newly released, lower health advisory for GenX impacts private drinking water well sampling in Bladen, Cumberland, Robeson and Sampson counties. REMINDER: State strongly encourages visitor safety and responsible behavior for those considering Masonboro Island Reserve during the July Fourth holiday Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve. In preparation for the holiday, the state coastal agency and the sheriff’s office are working together to provide public safety resources and increase public awareness of responsible visitor behavior on the island. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 13 and July 14 in Raleigh and by teleconference Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. Jordan Lake Algae Test Results Now Available Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM N.C. Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site in Brunswick County Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM An advisory against swimming was posted today at an ocean-side site in Brunswick 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. DEQ files Consent Order requiring Colonial Pipeline to take additional action, pay penalty Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today filed a proposed Consent Order for entry by the Mecklenburg County Superior Court to hold Colonial Pipeline accountable as the responsible party in the state’s largest gasoline spill. The Consent Order, if approved by the court, would require Colonial to take specific remedial actions and pay nearly $5 million related to the August 2020 fuel release in the Oehler Nature Preserve near Huntersville. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases (RSS feed)