Press Releases

Memo: DEQ Secretary dispels misinformation and urges EMC to take action

To: Interested Parties
From: Sharon Martin, Deputy Secretary for Public Affairs
Date:  May 2, 2024
Re:  DEQ Secretary dispels misinformation and urges EMC to take action

DEQ Submits Human Health Risk Assessment on 1,4-Dioxane

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has prepared and submitted a 

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet May 7

The N.C. Oil and Gas Commission will meet in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 7, for its regular quarterly meeting. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. (ET).

DEQ to treat invasive plant in Eno River starting May 15

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources will be treating the Eno River for hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant, May 15 through Aug. 31.

Animal waste spill impacting stream in Craven County

The public is advised to avoid fishing and recreational activity along a portion of Swift Creek in Craven County due to an animal waste spill in the area.

Environmental Management Commission to meet May 8-9

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet May 8-9 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.

State Announces Funding Opportunities for Weatherization Training and Technical Assistance

The Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office is accepting proposals for weatherization training and technical assistance projects, with $14.68 million in federal funding available.

N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet May 1 by web conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on May 1 at 2 p.m. to continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone.

DEQ Celebrates Earth Day with the Release the State K-12 Environmental Literacy Plan

State and local leaders gathered today at Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School to celebrate Earth Day with students and release the state’s new K-12 Environmental Literacy

Public comment period opens for temporary rules to implement new mandatory harvest reporting law

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are accepting public comments on temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting requirements passed by the N.C. General Assembly in Session Law 2023-137, Section 6. The comment period will close at 5 p.m. May 20, 2024.