Press Releases
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for ocean sites in Oak Island where floodwater pumping occurred
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary swimming advisory in Oak Island. The advisory was lifted because floodwaters have rescinded, and pumping has ceased.
Climate Change Interagency Council to Meet Oct. 1
The N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council will meet on October 1 via teleconference. Topics include the State’s Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan.
REMINDER: NOAA seeks public input on evaluation of state coastal management and National Estuarine Research Reserve programs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management will host a virtual public meeting as part of the federal performance evaluation of the North Carolina Coastal Management Program and North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment regarding the operation and implementation of the North Carolina Coastal Management Program and North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. The public may participate online or by phone.
DEQ issues NPDES permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River and reduce downstream impacts
The permit requires testing of the influent and effluent to verify at least 99% percent removal efficiency, in addition to specific discharge limits.
REMINDER: Division of Coastal Management to host contractors’ webinar for N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will host a free interactive webinar on the new N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program, September 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The intended audience includes consultants, regional governments, colleges/universities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have an interest in receiving and submitting a response to the program's 2020 Phase 1 and 2 Request for Qualifications.
Water quality swimming alert lifted for sound-side site in Brunswick County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming alert at a sound-side site in Brunswick County.
Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites in Oak Island where floodwater pumping has occurred
State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to avoid swimming or surfing in waters where floodwaters are being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island.
RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Permit for Align Energy to be held October 20
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 on a draft permit for a biogas processing facility for Align RNG, LLC.
Water quality swimming alert issued for sound-side site in Brunswick County
State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Brunswick County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality swimming standards.
Reminder: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 via teleconference
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference.
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