Press Releases

Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for sound-side beaches in Craven, Pamlico and Beaufort Counties

DEQ issues approvals to accelerate coal ash cleanup

Lower gas prices coming to the Charlotte area

Motorists in the Charlotte area should benefit from lower gasoline prices next summer due to a change in gasoline standards that state environmental officials gained approval for this year.

Lower gas prices coming to the Charlotte area

State coastal agency seeking public comments on beach erosion study

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coastal reserve sites to hold local advisory committee meetings

DENR asks attorney general to support its legal fight against federal overreach

State offers emergency coastal permit for beach bulldozing following weekend storms

Heavy rains wipe out drought and dry conditions in N.C.

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