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RELEASE: State Hosting Jan. 13 Webinar for Level 2 Charging Projects to be Funded by VW Settlement
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
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
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will
State investigating the release of hog waste from lagoon failure in Jones County
State seeks public feedback on swine biogas permit requests, Public Meeting scheduled for January 26
State coastal management program offers guidance for recycling natural Christmas trees as sand fencing
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
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
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
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
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.

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