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Published on September 19, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

UPDATE: Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean-side areas in Corolla and Duck where floodwater pumping has occurred

State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Corolla. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites. Recent rains caused flooding of streets, yards, and housing in …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

Water quality swimming advisories issued for sound-side sites in Carteret County

Advisories against swimming were posted today at two sound-side sites in Carteret County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 13:59 GMT

Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet

The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 23 at the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Highway 17, Washington, NC 27889 and by …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 12:54 GMT

Division of Marine Fisheries plans dye study training in Carolina Beach

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries, in partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will conduct dye study training in the Cape Fear River, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The dye, which may …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 21:43 GMT

Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committees to meet in September

Three advisory committees of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet this month to discuss adaptive management in the blue crab fishery. The meetings will be held in person and livestreamed on YouTube. The advisory committees will receive a short …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 14:22 GMT

Precautionary swimming advisory issued for an ocean-side and sound-side areas in Emerald Isle where floodwater pumping is ...

State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf and to the sound in Emerald Isle. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these areas. Recent heavy rains due to Tropical Cyclone 8 …

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Published on September 16, 2024 - 22:14 GMT

Precautionary swimming advisory issued for an ocean-side site in Emerald Isle where floodwater pumping is occurring

State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Emerald Isle. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites. Recent heavy rains due to Tropical Cyclone 8 caused flooding …

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Published on September 16, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

State officials advise against swimming in coastal waters impacted by a tropical storm in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties

State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from Mason Inlet down to Shallotte Inlet, to include Holden Beach, Long Beach, Oak Island, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, Kure Beach, …

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Published on September 9, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

State awards more than $2.8 million to improve public beach and coastal waterfront access

Town of Elizabeth City received $378,000 for improvements to the Causeway Park Access Site to replace dilapidated pilings and boardwalk; add a kayak launch and connecting boardwalk segment; replace the current observation decks and fishing pier; and …

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Published on September 9, 2024 - 15:41 GMT

REMINDER: N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet Sept. 10 by web conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. to continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone. WHAT: CRC Science …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Precautionary water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side areas in Dare County along Cape Hatteras National Seashore

State recreational water quality officials today issued a precautionary advisory warning the public against swimming in ocean waters near Corbina Drive in Rodanthe and near Cottage Avenue and Tower Circle in Buxton. The advisory is due to public health …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

Phiên điều trần công khai sẽ được tổ chức vào ngày 10 Tháng Mười về đề xuất phân loại lại các nguồn nước trong Lưu vực Sông Yadkin-...

Bộ phận Tài nguyên Nước của Sở Chất lượng Môi trường North Carolina sẽ tổ chức một buổi điều trần công khai vào ngày 10 Tháng Mười tại Salisbury như một phần của giai đoạn nhận ý kiến về đề xuất phân loại lại nguồn nước trong Lưu vực Sông Yadkin-Pee Dee. …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 13:51 GMT

Public hearing to be held Oct. 10 on proposed reclassification of waters in Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing on Oct. 10 in Salisbury as part of a comment period on a proposal to reclassify waters in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin. In addition to …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 13:51 GMT

El 10 de octubre se celebrará una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de reclasificación de las aguas de la cuenca del río Yadkin-...

La División de Recursos Hídricos del Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Carolina del Norte celebrará una audiencia pública el 10 de octubre en Salisbury como parte del periodo de comentarios sobre una propuesta de reclasificación de las aguas de la …

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Published on September 4, 2024 - 15:51 GMT

DEQ accepting comments on request to set interim groundwater limits for PFAS

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is accepting comment on a request to set interim maximum allowable concentrations, or IMACs, for eight per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater. …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 15:51 GMT

Commercial Fishing Resource Funding Committees to meet Sept. 12

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund will meet jointly on Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at the N.C. Department of Environmental …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 20:36 GMT

States ask EPA to designate several PFAS as Hazardous Air Pollutants

To address the air emissions of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” three state environmental agencies today submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to add four specific PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) under …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 14:19 GMT

REMINDER: DEQ Accepting Comments on Revisions to State Plan that Would Remove Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program from 18 ...

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on draft revisions to the Inspection & Maintenance State Implementation Plan. Public comments are accepted through Sept. 4. The …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 13:22 GMT

Marine Fisheries Commission asks to reopen Southern Flounder Plan; Fisheries Director aligns flounder regulations with Wildlife ...

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) wants to look at ways to allow more recreational access to flounder fishing in the future. At its business meeting last week, the MFC asked the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) Director to seek permission …

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Published on August 26, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

REMINDER: State coastal commission to meet in Beaufort Aug. 27-28; Coastal Resources Advisory Council to meet Aug. 27

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Aug. 27 and 28 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort. The regular business meeting of the CRC will be called to order at 3 p.m. on Aug. 27 and will resume at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28. An in- …

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