Press Releases

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Onslow County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Onslow County.

Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership funds four Engagement and Stewardship Projects

The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) has awarded four Engagement and Stewardship grants, totaling $94,250, to organizations located in central and northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia.

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks Eastern oyster and hard clam advisers

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists and other interested parties to sit on the Shellfish Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee, specifically for Eastern oyster and hard clam.

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet by web conference on April 18

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference on April 18, beginning at 11 a.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on Webex.

DEQ details next steps for water systems as EPA announces PFAS standards for drinking water

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known to occur in drinking water. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been working with water systems to assess PFAS levels. Based on all available data, more than 300 water systems in our state have PFAS levels that will exceed the new standards

REMINDER: DEQ Accepting Public Comment on Alamance County Landfill Title V Air Quality Permit

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for the Alamance County Landfill.

Comments will be accepted through April 24.

N.C. Coastal Reserve to hold spring local advisory committee meetings

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold spring local advisory committee meetings April 11 through 26 for the following reserve sites. All meetings are open to the public.

N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet April 12 by web conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on April 12 at 9:30 a.m. to continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet April 16 and April 17 in Dobson (Surry County) and by Teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 at the Surry County Service Center in Dobson. The public may attend in-person or listen to the meeting online or by phone.

CANCELLED - N.C. Mining Commission to meet April 16

The North Carolina Mining Commission meeting planned for April. 16, 2024, has been cancelled.