Press Releases

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Carteret County.

State certifies Mutton Snapper for new species state record

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new state record for the Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis).

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

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Dare County.

NCDEQ Dam Safety Program unveils new tool to improve storm preparedness

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Dam Safety Program, with help from Applied Weather Associates (AWA), is releasing the state’s first Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) study and evaluation tool, which is designed to better prepare for future storms and their possible impact on dams in the state.

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for four sound-side sites in Beaufort County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories for four sound-side swimming areas in Beaufort County.

Reminder: DEQ accepting public comments on Draft Intended Use Plan and Priority Rating System for Funding for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems in Helene-Affected Areas

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure is accepting comments until June 30, 2025 on a draft Intended Use Plan (IUP) and Priority Rating System for funding assistance for decentralized wastewater treatment systems in Hurricane Helene-affected areas.

Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet June 26 In-Person and by Teleconference

The Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person and via teleconference on Thursday, June 26, from 1-2:30 pm.

North Carolina is drought-free for the first time since October 2024

North Carolina is drought-free in the latest advisory issued Thursday by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC), marking the first time since Oct. 15 that the state has been free of drought or abnormally dry conditions.

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

MOREHEAD CITY – An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.

Water quality swimming advisories issued for four sound-side sites in Beaufort County

MOREHEAD CITY – Advisories against swimming were posted today at four sound-side sites in Beaufort County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.