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State seeks to stop additional chemical discharges into the Cape Fear River
As part of its ongoing investigation, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality this week urged Chemours to stop discharging two additional chemical compounds into the Cape Fear River. The compounds were identified in the company’s waste stream by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency preliminary analysis shared with the state this week.
Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee to meet
The Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Sep. 12 at the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Washington regional office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington.
State urge caution for recreational water users after rain events
The N.C. Division of Water Resources urges caution for people recreating in rivers, lakes and other natural water bodies after rain events predicted for today may result in localized flooding and contribute to sewer system overflows along North Carolina’s coast.
Marine Fisheries Commission seeks advisers for southern flounder committee
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to serve on the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee.
Public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County rescheduled due to tropical storm forecast
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has rescheduled a public hearing on multiple proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County due to the forecast of a tropical storm.
Public hearing scheduled for a proposed shellfish lease in Dare County
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on a proposed shellfish lease in Dare County at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Hatteras Village Community Center, 57689 NC Highway 12, Hatteras.
Public hearing scheduled for proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the North Topsail Beach Town Center, 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach.
Public hearing scheduled for a proposed shellfish lease in Hyde County
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on a proposed shellfish lease in Hyde County at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Ocracoke Watermen’s Exhibit, Community Square Dock, 278 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke.
Latest test results show GenX levels remain well below state health goal
Concentrations of GenX in finished drinking water along the Cape Fear River remain well below the state’s health goal, according to the latest test results released today.
State urges caution as algal bloom continues in Fontana Lake
Officials with the state Division of Water Resources are reminding people to avoid contact with a potentially a harmful algal bloom that continues to grow in parts of Fontana Lake.
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