North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 23, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $204 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects

Governor Josh Stein announced today that 27 counties across the state will receive more than $204 million in funding for 48 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The awards will improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, address …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 20:49 GMT

North Carolina Solar for All Community Advisory Board to meet July 28

The North Carolina Solar for All (EnergizeNC) Community Advisory Board will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. virtually. Members of the public may attend via Webex. An agenda and supporting documents are available on the Solar for All Community …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

Comments Accepted on Draft Air Quality Permit for Duke Energy Emergency Generator Project in Johnston County

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a first-time Title V air quality permit for Duke Energy Progress, LLC - Novo Nordisk. Duke Energy One’s Energy Services, a branch of Duke …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 21:48 GMT

Division of Water Infrastructure announces Fall 2025 funding application training at six locations statewide

The Division of Water Infrastructure will conduct its Fall 2025 Funding Application Training July 29 – Aug. 8 at six locations statewide*, including an Aug. 8 virtual option that will be recorded and posted on the Division’s website. Fall 2025 funding …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

2025 recreational flounder season will open Sept. 1-14

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries today announced that the 2025 recreational flounder season will open in Coastal and Joint waters of the state Sept. 1 at 12:01 a.m. and close Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. The two-week …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 09:04 GMT

MountainTrue partners with NCDEQ to launch western North Carolina river debris cleanup program

MountainTrue, a nonprofit conservation organization serving western North Carolina, is partnering with the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to launch a comprehensive River Debris Cleanup Program to address ongoing impacts from Tropical Storm …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Reminder: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 16 in Raleigh and via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person in Raleigh and via teleconference (Webex) on Wednesday, July 16, from 9 am – 2:45 pm. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. WHAT: Meeting of the State Water Infrastructure …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on water quality impacts from Mountain Valley Pipeline proposal

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on Aug. 12 in order to hear public comment on Mountain Valley Pipeline’s LLC application for a 401 water quality certification related to …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

Comments Accepted on Draft of Carpenter Co.’s First-Time 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 Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, Guilford County. Carpenter …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

State establishes new species state record for Bulleye

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new state record for Bulleye (Cookeolus japonicus). Jody Hopkins of Grimesland caught the 5-pound, 10.88-ounce fish off Ocracoke on …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

La División de Recursos Hídricos del NCDEQ celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el borrador del permiso de vertido de aguas para ...

La División de Recursos Hídricos (DWR) del Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Carolina del Norte (NCDEQ) celebrará una audiencia pública el 19 de agosto con el fin de recabar comentarios sobre el borrador de la renovación del permiso para el Badin …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

DEQ to hold public hearing for Horizon 30 mining permit No. 61-22

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on July 29, 2025, in Bakersville, regarding mining permit application 61-22 submitted by Horizon 30 to …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

Recreational anglers can donate Red Snapper carcasses to science; enter for a chance to win a SeaQualizer

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect Red Snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the 2025 mini-season, held July 11-12. The carcasses will be used for research purposes. Recreational anglers …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:01 GMT

NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson celebrates 750th Brownfields site in North Carolina

On Tuesday, June 24, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson commemorated the 750th Brownfields site in North Carolina, the Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights in Winston-Salem. Brownfields sites are abandoned or …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 02:04 GMT

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on draft water discharge permit for former Alcoa aluminum facility

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on Aug. 19 in order to accept public comments on the draft renewal permit for Badin Business Park, a former Alcoa Inc. aluminum industrial …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Adjusted DEQ fees to support permitting services now in effect

In accordance with General Statute 143B-279.19, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has adjusted certain fees and rates for its programs to support the delivery of services and issuance of environmental permits. This is effective …

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Published on June 30, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

DMF posts information on recently approved oyster, hard clam management

Do you have questions about new management measures passed in the Oyster and Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan amendments? The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries staff have developed the following flyers to answer those …

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Published on June 30, 2025 - 13:50 GMT

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet July 9-10

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet July 9-10 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee meetings …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

NCDEQ Dam Safety Program unveils new tool to improve storm preparedness

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Dam Safety Program, with help from Applied Weather Associates (AWA), is releasing the state’s first Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) study and evaluation tool, which is designed to better …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

NC Mining Commission, rules committee to meet next month

The North Carolina Mining Commission and its rules committee are scheduled to hold meetings this month, which will be available to the public in Raleigh or online. The Mining Rules Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on July 1, 2025, online via WebEx. N.C. …

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