Press Releases

Court approves consent order to excavate more than 80 million tons of coal ash

Today, the consent order between the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, community and environmental groups and Duke Energy regarding the excavation of more than 80 million tons of coal ash was approved in its entirety by Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway.   

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Cape Fear Power Station to be held Feb. 12

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Cape Fear Power Station on Wednesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 6 p.m.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Feb. 12

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the N. C. Rural Economic Development Center, 4021 Carya Drive, in Raleigh.

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at H.F. Lee Power Station to be held Feb. 11

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s H.F. Lee Power Station on Monday, Feb. 11, beginning at 6 p.m.

State officials open application period for watershed restoration grants

The N.C. Division of Water Resources is accepting proposals for grant funds used to restore waterways impaired by nonpoint source pollution. 

POSTPONED: Additional Comment Period and Public Hearings Announced for Proposed Log Fumigation Rule

*UPDATE 3/13/2020: The public hearings scheduled for revised log fumigation rules on Tuesday, March 17 in Raleigh and on Wednesday, March 18 in Wilmington, have been postponed based on the current

N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet Feb. 5

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission’s (CRC) Science Panel will meet by web conference on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to continue work on the 2020 Sea Level Rise Assessment Report. The public may listen to the meeting by phone or over the internet.

Marine Fisheries Commission seeks advisers

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to advise them on various fisheries issues.

REMINDER: Public hearings on closure plans for coal ash impoundments to be held in February

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold hearings for public comment in February on the plans to excavate coal ash at six Duke Energy facilities.

State agency moves forward with intent to obtain ownership of Cape Fear River locks and dams

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), on behalf of the state of North Carolina, is proceeding with a letter of intent to obtain ownership of three locks and dams in the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Fayetteville. The state plans to send the letter of intent by February 28, 2020.