Press Releases

N.C. Mining Commission to meet Aug. 23

The North Carolina Mining Commission will meet in Raleigh on Aug. 23, 2022. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person, by computer or phone.

State certifies state record Cubera Snapper

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus).

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for ocean-side site in Dare County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at an ocean-side site in Dare County.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Aug. 16 Webinar on Stormwater Infrastructure Program and Fall Application Process

The Division of Water Infrastructure will conduct a webinar about the new Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (LASII) Program and the Fall 2022 application process on Tuesday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m. Members of the public, potential applicants and interested parties are invited to listen online or by phone.

N.C. Sedimentation Control Commission to meet Aug. 18

The N.C. Sedimentation Control Commission will meet in the Green Square Building Training Room, 1st Floor, Room 1210 (217 W. Jones St., Raleigh 27603) on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and the public may join in person, by webinar or by phone.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Aug. 17-18 in Jacksonville

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Aug. 17-18 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 5046 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

Precautionary water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side area in Surf City

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary advisory warning the public against swimming and waterplay near and in an area of the Intracoastal Waterway in Surf City.

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

An advisory against swimming was issued today at an ocean-side site in Dare 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

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board to meet

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. The board will consider license applications that are deemed complete and submitted by Sept. 12.

Reminder: Public Hearing to be Held Aug. 16 on Draft Air Permit for Enviva Pellets Ahoskie

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host an in-person public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 16, on the draft Title V air permit renewal for Enviva Pellets, LLC – Ahoskie Plant.