Top state environmental officials visited the Woodlake dam in Moore County on Wednesday to evaluate safety conditions there. The dam was threatening to breach after two major storms over a 10-day period. At the direction of Governor Pat McCrory, Secretary Donald R.
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RALEIGH – State environmental officials are providing North Carolinians with guidance on the best methods for disposing of storm debris in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
RALEIGH – Coastal property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Matthew along sounds, rivers and creeks may be able to do so quickly by using an emergency general permit offered by the state’s coastal management agency.
State environmental officials have reopened two regional offices and kept a third regional office closed due to impacts from Hurricane Matthew.
RALEIGH – The state environmental department is onsite at two Duke Energy coal ash facilities to assess the impact of flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
The state marine fisheries agency is asking fishermen to keep a close eye on the progress of Hurricane Matthew as it heads up the Atlantic and begin preparing accordingly.
WHAT: Public hearing on permits for the Mayo Steam Electric Generating Plant and Roxboro Steam Electric Generating Station
WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 4 (speaker registration starts at 5 p.m.)
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on a number of proposed rule changes, including six to implement amendments to the Oyster and Hard Clam fishery management plans.
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Division of Marine Fisheries Headquarters, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City.
Eighteen public colleges and universities in North Carolina are being recognized for their leadership in reducing the amount of energy they use.