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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet
The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet by web conference at 1 p.m. Oct. 25.
The public may join the meeting online or by telephone.
Public Hearing to be held Nov. 3 on updated Groundwater rules and standards
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the state’s Groundwater Classifications and Standards, known as rule 15A NCAC 02L .0100 – General Considerations. The hearing will be held via Webex from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.
The purpose of this public hearing is to allow interested persons to submit oral comments regarding the DWR’s proposed amendments to Permanent Rules 15A NCAC 02L .0100, which govern the protection of North Carolina’s groundwater resources.
REMINDER: DEQ accepting public comment on Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan amendment
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comment on the Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 Amendment and Appendix.
DEQ accepting public comment on Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan amendment
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comment on the Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 Amendment and Appendix.
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.
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
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