North Carolina is now drought-free, according to the latest update from the Drought Management Advisory Council, or DMAC. For the first time since Aug. 8, 2023, there are no counties in the state listed in drought status, according to the DMAC. However, …
Net emissions of greenhouse gases have fallen 38% between 2005 and 2020 in North Carolina, according to the latest update of the state Greenhouse Gas Inventory, released today by the Department of Environmental Quality. The inventory contains detailed …
Telephone numbers at the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) office in Elizabeth City have changed. The new main number is 252-621-6450. Direct lines for individual staff have also changed. The public should refer to the contacts page on the DCM website …
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has certified its latest North Carolina Clean Marina, a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Ocean Isle Marina in Brunswick County received certification in January. The …
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. April 9. The board will consider license applications that are deemed complete and submitted by March 13. The public may …
The Coastal Resources Commission has extended the public comment period on several proposed temporary rules until Feb. 22. The CRC held public hearings Jan. 9 and Jan. 10 to receive comment on the temporary rules: 07H .0507, .0508, .0509, 07I .0702, 07J . …
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for White Perch (Morone americana). Donald White of North Carolina caught the 2-pound, 0.8-ounce fish in Kitty Hawk Bay on Jan. 7, 2024. The previous record was 1-pound, 13- …
The City of Burlington has notified the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources of elevated 1,4 dioxane levels discharged into the Haw River from the South Burlington Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Burlington Water …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has named Tancred Miller as the new director of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) effective Jan. 29. “Tancred’s history with the Division, his expertise in coastal policy and planning, as well …
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will hold a public hearing on a draft Title V air quality permit for Anson Gas Producers, LLC. The in-person public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27. Anyone unable to attend the …
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists and other interested parties to sit on the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will assist the division in …
The public comment period on several proposed N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) temporary rules ends Feb. 1. The CRC held public hearings Jan. 9 and Jan. 10 to receive comment on the temporary rules: 07H .0507, .0508, .0509, 07I .0702, 07J .0203, . …
The Viable Utility Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 2-4 p.m. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. WHAT: Meeting of the Viable Utility Committee of the …
The North Carolina Mining Commission meeting planned for Jan. 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The Commission's next scheduled meeting is April 16. More details will be announced closer to that date. Among its duties, the North Carolina Mining Commission …
Drought conditions continued to improve across North Carolina due to heavy rains. The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) removed the severe drought (D2) classification for all of western North Carolina – with the exception of parts …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting public comment through Sunday, January 28 on draft priority measures to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions as part of the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG). …
Correction: Changes 800 number in third graph Telephone numbers at Division of Marine Fisheries offices in Morehead City will change on Wednesday, Jan. 17 when a new phone system is installed at the Headquarters and Central District offices. The new main …
Due to anticipated severe weather, the Northern Advisory Committee meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 9, has been rescheduled for Jan. 18, 2024. The five advisory committees of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in January to …
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is now accepting applications for coastal storm recovery projects such as ocean beach renourishment or artificial dunes. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. March 8. The …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at North Henderson High School to receive public comments on the draft permit for the proposed Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment …
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