Press Releases

Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean area in Oak Island where floodwater pumping has occurred

State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites.

State to hold public input session on the Home Energy Rebates Programs

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a virtual public input session on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., to solicit community feedback on the proposed Home Energy Rebates programs, under the Inflation Reduction Act.

NCDEQ has updated our email subscription service

Starting today, emails from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have a new look and new subscriber features.

Environmental Management Commission to meet July 10-11

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet July 10-11 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. 

Division of Water Infrastructure Offers In-Person Fall 2024 Funding Application Training at Five Locations Statewide July 30 through Aug. 9

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure will conduct in-person application training for the Division’s Fall 2024 funding round at five locations statewide, July 30 through Aug. 9. 

Lawndale Recycling Issued Air Quality Permit

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a Title V air quality permit to Lawndale Recycling in Cleveland County.

State encourages safe and responsible behavior while visiting Masonboro Island Reserve during July Fourth holiday

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve.

Drought, dry conditions impacting 99 North Carolina counties

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has classified all or part of 99 counties as in moderate drought or abnormally dry.

Comments Accepted on Terra-Mulch Draft Air Quality Permit Until July 27

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Terra-Mulch Products, LLC in Catawba County.

Public comments will be accepted until July 27.

More than 3 million Striped Bass to be released into Albemarle Sound in 2024

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are working cooperatively on an aggressive stocking plan to supplement recruitment of the Albemarle Sound/Roanoke River Striped Bass population that began in 2023.