Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: State to host public meeting on Riverbend Steam Station risk classification

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classification for Riverbend Steam Station.

WHEN: 6 p.m. March. 1

WHERE: Gaston College Myers Center Auditorium, 201 Highway U.S. 321 S Dallas, NC 28034.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State to host public meeting on Dan River Steam Station risk classification

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classification for Dan River Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March. 1

WHERE: Eden Town Hall, 308 East Stadium Drive Eden, North Carolina 27288

Cultch planting meetings scheduled

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold seven public meetings in March to receive suggestions and comments on cultch planting.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State to host public hearing on Asheville Steam Electric Plant draft stormwater permit

WHAT: Public hearing on the draft NPDES stormwater permit for Asheville Steam Electric Plant

WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 24; speaker registration begins at 5 p.m. 

Public meeting scheduled on monkfish fishery

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public meeting to discuss the Atlantic Ocean monkfish large mesh gill net fishery at 6 p.m. March 3 at the division’s Manteo Office, 1021 Driftwood Drive, Manteo.

McCrory administration champions pro-environment tourism businesses

More than 150 hotels and other tourism-oriented businesses have earned special recognition for their work to conserve natural resources, thanks to a state program that demonstrates Governor Pat McCrory’s commitment to environmental protection and economic development.

State issues first-ever permit to drain coal ash ponds

State environmental officials issued a critical permit today that will serve as a model for the safe closure of all coal ash ponds throughout the state.

State regulators issue $6.6 million fine to Duke Energy for Dan River coal ash spill

State regulators issued a $6.6 million fine yesterday to Duke Energy for environmental violations related to the February 2014 coal ash spill at the company’s Dan River power plant in Eden.

New Habitat and Enhancement Section chief has great vision for the future

When Steve Murphey took over leadership of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Habitat and Enhancement Section in June, he had a clear vision of where he wanted the section to go.

McCrory administration recognizes global tool company for environmental performance

Stanley Black & Decker will be recognized Wednesday as the first facility of its type in North Carolina to be honored for its commitment to superior environmental performance.