Press Releases

State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to seven more well owners after latest preliminary tests for GenX

State officials have directed Chemours to provide bottled water to seven more well owners near the company’s Fayetteville Works facility after the most recent preliminary test results show GenX above the state health goal in residential drinking wells.

Public invited to comment on changes to water resources rules

State officials are seeking public input on proposed changes to two sets of rules that protect water quality.

Governor Cooper declares this Clean Energy Week in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has declared this Clean Energy Week in North Carolina to recognize that clean energy drives North Carolina’s energy future and fosters economic growth.

State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to eight more well owners after latest preliminary tests for GenX

State officials have directed Chemours to provide bottled water to eight more well owners near the company’s Fayetteville Works facility after new preliminary test results show GenX above the state health goal in residential drinking wells.

State coastal commission meeting for Sept. 27-28 canceled

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Drive, in Wilmington, has been canceled due to potential impacts on the Outer Banks from Hurricane Maria.

Goldsboro company recognized for environmental achievements

State environmental officials Wednesday recognized Uchiyama Manufacturing America LLC, in Goldsboro for its outstanding environmental performance.

State directs Chemours to provide residents with bottled water after GenX found in preliminary well tests

State officials have directed Chemours to provide bottled water to 11 homeowners near the company’s Fayetteville Works facility after the company’s preliminary test results showed GenX above state health goals in residential drinking wells.

State coastal commission will meet on Sept. 27 and 28 in Wilmington

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will meet in Wilmington next week to provide new commissioners with an overview of the state’s coastal program, consider amendments to rules on erosion control and other coastal issues. 

State directs Chemours to provide residents with bottled water after GenX found in preliminary well tests

State officials have directed Chemours to provide bottled water to 11 homeowners near the company’s Fayetteville Works facility after the company’s preliminary test results showed GenX above state health goals in residential drinking wells.

People invited to celebrate National Estuaries Day

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management’s Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve is inviting coastal residents to celebrate National Estuaries Day.