Press Releases

Grandfather Mountain Becomes First State Attraction to Join NC GreenTravel Initiative

State Agencies Launch Program to Recognize Green Travel-Related Businesses

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tour of Significant Natural Areas in Fast-growing County

Gorges State Park will dedicate new visitor center, day-use facilities Oct. 12

N.C. Mining and Energy Commission Elects Chairman, Sets 2012 Meeting Dates

Portions of Albemarle, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds Return to Sea Turtle Lawsuit Restrictions

Pamlico Sound to Close to Large-Mesh Gill Net Fishing to Protect Sea Turtles

State Environmental Agency Issues Draft Report on Hydraulic Fracturing; Public Meetings Scheduled fo

Clone of Outside Review of North Carolina's Oil and Gas Regulatory Programs to Take Place Next Week

RALEIGH – A nonprofit organization asked by state environmental officials to review the state’s oil and gas regulatory programs as part of a legislatively mandated study of oil and gas exploration in North Carolina will begin its public review of these programs next week in Raleigh.

DENR Schedules March Meetings to Receive Comment on its Upcoming Shale Gas Study Draft Report