Press Releases

DENR asks attorney general to support its legal fight against federal overreach

State offers emergency coastal permit for beach bulldozing following weekend storms

Heavy rains wipe out drought and dry conditions in N.C.

Ocean and sound-side swimming waters may be polluted from excessive rains

State officials have addressed issues reported near two utility dams

Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites where floodwater pumping is occurring

North Carolina on track to meet new ozone standard

Newly issued stormwater permits allow coal ash removal at Dan River, Rogers Energy Complex

North Carolina on track to meet new ozone standard

North Carolina currently is showing full compliance with the new, more stringent ozone standard that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted on Thursday, based on preliminary data from the air quality monitors across the state.

Fishermen asked to prepare for Hurricane Joaquin