North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Swimming advisory lifted at Croatan Sound site after improved test results

November 2, 2025

State officials have lifted a swimming advisory for a sound-side area in Dare County after recent tests showed improved water quality.

North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission schedules public meeting for November 5

November 2, 2025

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9 a.m. in Raleigh.

D. Reid Wilson Secretary - North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality

North Carolina Coastal Reserve announces fall advisory committee meeting schedule

October 29, 2025

The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve has announced its schedule for fall local advisory committee meetings, which will take place from November 5 to November 18.

Swimming advisory lifted for Brunswick County site after improved water quality

October 28, 2025

State officials have lifted a swimming advisory for a sound-side area in Brunswick County after recent water tests showed that bacteria levels have returned to acceptable standards.

North Carolina extends comment period on wastewater discharge rule change

October 28, 2025

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) and the Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) have scheduled a public hearing on November 5 to gather feedback on a proposed rule change that would...

North Carolina DEQ seeks public comment on Domtar Paper air permit modification

October 23, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is currently seeking public input on a proposed modification to the air quality permit for Domtar Paper Company in Martin County.

North Carolina seeks public input on new sheepshead fishing regulations

October 22, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking public input on possible changes to sheepshead management.

North Carolina officials to present new striped bass management plans at public meeting

October 22, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries, together with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, will host an informational meeting on November 5 to discuss upcoming changes in Striped Bass...

North Carolina Coastal Reserve announces fall advisory committee meetings for reserve sites

October 21, 2025

The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve has scheduled its fall local advisory committee meetings between November 5 and November 18.

Swimming advisories issued for two Dare County sound-side sites due to high bacteria

October 21, 2025

Advisories have been issued for two sound-side swimming areas in Dare County after state officials detected bacteria levels above acceptable standards.

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