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

Published on January 21, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

DEQ Division of Water Resources awards more than $1.5M for stream restoration, water management, recreation projects

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects across North Carolina. The grants …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 22:29 GMT

State announces pause to Wilmington Harbor Federal Consistency review

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) announced today that the Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the non-federal project sponsor (the North Carolina State Ports Authority), has asked DCM …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

New “Lines of Communication” meetings scheduled for North Carolina

Itching to share your ideas on federal fisheries management? The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries encourages fishermen to attend one of four upcoming South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Lines of …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries to hold public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County on Feb. 12

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The hearing will be held in person at the Holly Ridge Community …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

DEQ releases data from preliminary study of PFAS in biosolids, wastewater

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resource (DWR) has released data from a preliminary study that found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present in soil, wastewater and biosolids, the nutrient-rich organic …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

Hurricane recovery, resilience, community investment highlight DEQ actions in 2025

In 2025, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) supported communities recovering from Hurricane Helene, took actions to address PFAS contamination and continued to protect the state’s natural resources for the health and prosperity of …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Dry conditions widespread across North Carolina

Dry conditions are widespread in North Carolina, according to the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, released on Thursday. All or parts of 32 counties in central and western North Carolina are considered in severe …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 21:17 GMT

Chris Lee pinned as new Marine Patrol Colonel

Chris Lee was formally pinned during a ceremony today as the new Colonel of the N.C. Marine Patrol, the top law enforcement officer at the Division of Marine Fisheries. Lee, who has worn the Marine Patrol uniform for 18 years and most recently served as …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

UPDATED: N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Jan. 7-8

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet Jan. 7-8 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 December 30, 2025 - 21:49 GMT

REMINDER: Division of Coastal Management offers guidance for recycling natural Christmas trees for dune restoration

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is providing guidance to property owners, organizations and towns that plan to accept natural Christmas trees for use in dune restoration. Locally donated, undecorated natural …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

State review period extended to mid-January 2026 for Wilmington Harbor 403 Dredging Project

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has been granted additional time by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete its review of a federal request to deepen and widen the Wilmington Harbor …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

DEQ offers Underground Storage Tank online applications

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched an online application form for Underground Storage Tank (UST) permits for newly constructed facilities (UST-6 permit). UST operators can access the feature through the AccessDEQ …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 22:43 GMT

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources issues water quality certification with conditions for Transco’s proposed natural gas pipeline ...

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a water quality certification with conditions to strengthen protections for wetlands, waterways and streambanks impacted by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

Commercial Fishing Resource Funding Committees to meet Jan. 14

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 Jan. 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. via WebEx. Members of the public may join the meeting online or by …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

NC air quality has vastly improved since ‘90s, DEQ report shows

North Carolinians continue to breathe the cleanest air in decades as emissions of harmful air pollutants like ozone and fine particles continue a long-running downward trend. Today, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Jan. 7-8

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet Jan. 7-8 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 December 17, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

DEQ Division of Water Resources issues revised permit for Vanceboro Quarry

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has issued the revised wastewater discharge permit for Martin Marietta Materials Inc.’s Vanceboro Quarry. The permit was previously approved in February 2025 …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

Mechanical oyster season extended in Pamlico Sound due to collaboration with stakeholders

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has extended the mechanical oyster harvest season in portions of Pamlico Sound as the result of adaptive management measures that included collaboration with stakeholders. …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

Sampson County landfill operator agrees to install treatment system for groundwater contaminated with forever chemicals

As part of a department-wide effort to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, contamination in North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has negotiated a special order by consent (SOC) with Sampson County …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Striped Bass season will open April 1, 2026, in Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries announces a one-month striped bass season will open April 2026 for parts of the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers and their tributaries. The season will be open April 1–30 for both …

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