Press Releases

RELEASE: State Hosting Jan. 13 Webinar for Level 2 Charging Projects to be Funded by VW Settlement

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will begin accepting proposals in January for Level 2 charging projects to be funded by Phase 1 of the N

RELEASE: Year in Review: DEQ works to protect the environment, public health of North Carolinians

Thursday, December 31, 2020

This year, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key actions to protect the environment and health of all North Carolinians and to address the impacts of climate change.

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to Meet January 13-14

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will

State investigating the release of hog waste from lagoon failure in Jones County

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) is investigating the structural failure of a hog lagoon at DC Mills Farm in Trenton that resulted in the release of approximately one million gallons of untreated animal waste. DWR is investigating the cause of the failure and will take enforcement action to hold the appropriate parties accountable based on the results of that investigation.

State seeks public feedback on swine biogas permit requests, Public Meeting scheduled for January 26

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will host a public meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 on the draft permit modifications for four animal (swine) feeding operations participating in a biogas processing project with Align RNG, LLC. Members of the public are invited to attend online or by phone and provide their comments on the proposed permit modifications.

State coastal management program offers guidance for recycling natural Christmas trees as sand fencing

Monday, December 21, 2020

With the arrival of the Christmas holiday, the N.C. Division of Coastal Management is providing guidance to property owners, organizations and towns that plan to accept natural Christmas trees for use in dune restoration and/or beach sand fencing.

State Cites Utility Company for Sewer Collection System Failures

Monday, December 21, 2020

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has fined Sandler Utilities at Mill Run, LLC $62,517.96 for failure to effectively manage, maintain and operate its sewer

Fisheries ask public to report cold stunned trout

Monday, December 21, 2020

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters.

Governor Cooper Statement on Secretary Regan's Appointment to EPA

Thursday, December 17, 2020

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has released the following statement on North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan's appointment to lead the United States Environmental Protection Agency:

Stricter striped bass harvest restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in Albemarle Sound Management Area

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Stricter harvest restrictions will take effect Jan. 1, 2021 for the commercial and recreational striped bass fisheries in the Albemarle Sound Management Area. The reduced harvest is needed to end overfishing on the Albemarle-Roanoke striped bass stock.