North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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North Carolina DEQ reports progress on flood resiliency blueprint
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released a report titled "More Resilient by Design: North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint."
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Polk County wildfires prompt air quality warnings through Saturday
Smoke from wildfires in Polk County has resulted in unhealthy air quality levels, prompting the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to issue a Code Red alert for the area.
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North Carolina invites applications for resilient coastal communities program
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is inviting applications for the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP).
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North Carolina faces widespread drought as officials warn about potential spring challenges
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has reported that 99 out of the state's 100 counties are experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions.
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State Water Infrastructure Authority committees set virtual meetings for March
Two committees of the State Water Infrastructure Authority are scheduled to meet on March 19, 2025.
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Public invited to comment on proposed shellfish leases in Craven County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is set to conduct a public hearing regarding proposed shellfish leases in Craven County.
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Volunteers sought for annual survey tracking diamondback terrapins in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management, along with several partners, is calling for volunteers to participate in the 2025 Terrapin Tally.
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Marine Fisheries Commission advances Southern Flounder sector allocation proposal
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission has approved the draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4 for public and advisory committee review.
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North Carolina DEQ reminds public that trash burning violates state law
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding residents and businesses that burning trash, metal, plastic, and other man-made materials is against state law.
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North Carolina DEQ seeks public input on climate action plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is conducting public engagement sessions to gather feedback on its initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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N.C. marine fisheries committees to discuss blue crab management
Three advisory committees associated with the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission are set to convene this month to gather public input, deliberate, and vote on adaptive management recommendations for the draft Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan...
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North Carolina opens grant applications for flood resilience and stream restoration
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) has opened the call for proposals targeting flood reduction and resiliency in key river basins across the state.
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UNC withdraws air quality permit modification application
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has withdrawn its application to modify a Title V air quality permit, leading the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to cease processing the request.
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Hearing scheduled for Mid-Currituck Bridge project permit application
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management will conduct a public hearing on March 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall in Duck, North Carolina.
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Animal waste spill impacts stream in Duplin County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responding to an animal waste spill affecting Carltons Mill Run creek in Duplin County.
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North Carolina opens applications for resilient coastal communities program
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is inviting communities and contractors to apply for Phases 1 through 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP).
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North Carolina invites proposals for projects addressing nonpoint source pollution
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) is now accepting proposals for projects aimed at restoring waterways impaired by nonpoint source pollution.
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North Carolina Environmental Management Commission plans March meetings
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is scheduled to convene on March 12-13 in Raleigh.
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Public engagement session moved to library for NC climate action plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office has announced a change in venue for its upcoming public engagement session in Fayetteville.
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Division of Marine Fisheries Manteo Office closes for two days
License sales at the Division of Marine Fisheries Manteo Office will be unavailable on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, March 4-5.