Press Releases

North Carolina Communities Awarded $164 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $164 million in loans and grants to help pay for 76 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.

2022 Ozone Season Begins Today

March 1 marks the beginning of the 2022 ozone season as state and local environmental agencies renew their daily air quality forecasts for ozone across North Carolina.

CLARIFICATIONS: Marine Fisheries Commission, adopts preferred management options for southern flounder, delays sector allocation changes, finalizes shrimp management

The Southern Flounder Amendment is not yet finalized; the proposed spring ocean Gulf and summer flounder season will not take place this year.

Marine Fisheries Commission, adopts preferred management options for southern flounder, delays sector allocation changes, finalizes shrimp management

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission this week adopted a new schedule for changes to sector allocations for allowable harvest under Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan.

Division of Water Infrastructure to Hold First of Two Virtual Stakeholder Listening Sessions Friday, March 4 on ARPA Stormwater Funding Program

The Division of Water Infrastructure will hold the first of two listening sessions on Friday, March 4 to hear initial stakeholder input on the potential uses for the $82 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stormwater Funding.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Commercial Fishing Resource Funding Committees to meet March 3

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund will meet jointly by web conference on March 3 at 3 p.m.

Raleigh company recognized as Steward for commitment to reducing environmental impact

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality today recognized Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, Inc. as an Environmental Steward for its commitment to superior environmental performance. The Steward designation is the highest designation available in the state’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI).

Main phone number for Division of Coastal Management Morehead City office changes

The main phone number for the Morehead City office of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management will change effective this afternoon.

Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board’s Community Outreach Subcommittee to meet virtually February 22

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board subcommittee on community outreach will hold its meeting Tuesday, February 22, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting.

REMINDER: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Feb. 23-25 in New Bern

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Feb. 23-25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle St, New Bern. The meeting also will be livestreamed on YouTube.