Press Releases

Pamlico Algal Bloom Update

N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in the Pamlico River due to an algal bloom and related fish kill that has lingered in the area since August 30, 2021.

DEQ to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of Water Quality Standard for Chlorophyll-a in High Rock Lake

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct an online public hearing October 28, 2021 on a proposed site-specific standard for chlorophyll-a in High Rock Lake in Davidson and Rowan counties. Written public comments are being accepted through November 15, 2021.

NC Environmental Management Commission to Meet September 8-9

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, September 8 and 9. The public is invited to attend the meeting online or by phone.

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Public Cautioned to Avoid Algal Bloom in Chowan River

N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in the Chowan River due to an algal bloom that has lingered in the area since July 27, 2021.

Reminder: EMC Meetings July 7 and 8

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will

Greensboro reports elevated level of 1,4 dioxane discharge, potential impact to downstream water systems

The City of Greensboro has reported a discharge of 1,4 dioxane int

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to Meet July 7-8

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will

White Oak River Basin Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to State’s Surface Water Quality Standards

The Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Resources will conduct an online public hearing July 20, 2021, on proposed revisions to the 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and .0300 Surface Wa

Moderate Drought Returns to Southeastern North Carolina, Dry Conditions Expand North

Drought has returned to North Carolina for the first time in more than a year.