Press Releases

Ocean and sound-side swimming waters may be polluted from excessive rains

State officials have addressed issues reported near two utility dams

Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites where floodwater pumping is occurring

North Carolina on track to meet new ozone standard

North Carolina currently is showing full compliance with the new, more stringent ozone standard that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted on Thursday, based on preliminary data from the air quality monitors across the state.

Newly issued stormwater permits allow coal ash removal at Dan River, Rogers Energy Complex

North Carolina on track to meet new ozone standard

Fishermen asked to prepare for Hurricane Joaquin

DEQ and Duke Energy reach an estimated $20 million settlement

State environmental officials send violation notice to Sanderson Farms

Public hearing scheduled on air permit for Ashe County asphalt plant