State officials are seeking public input on proposed changes to two sets of rules that protect water quality.
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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.
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.
State environmental officials Wednesday recognized Uchiyama Manufacturing America LLC, in Goldsboro for its outstanding environmental performance.
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 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.
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management’s Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve is inviting coastal residents to celebrate National Estuaries Day.
The state departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services will host a community information session on Thursday for people interested in the state’s plans to test private wells near Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility in Bladen County.
In preparing for Hurricane Irma, state environmental officials are providing North Carolinians with guidance on the best methods for disposing of storm debris.
State officials initiated additional enforcement actions against Chemours Wednesday after preliminary state test results detected GenX in violation of state groundwater standards in non-drinking water wells at the company’s Fayetteville Works facility.