North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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Polk County wildfires lead to code red air quality warning
Smoke from wildfires in Polk County is causing unhealthy air quality levels, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions.
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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 Phases 1 through 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP).
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North Carolina faces extensive drought affecting nearly all counties
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has identified 99 of the state's 100 counties as facing drought or abnormally dry conditions, according to its latest advisory released Thursday.
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Hearing set for proposed shellfish leases in Craven County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has announced a public hearing regarding proposed shellfish leases in Craven County.
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State Water Infrastructure Authority committees plan virtual meetings on March 19
Two committees of the State Water Infrastructure Authority are scheduled to convene via Webex on March 19.
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Terrapin Tally seeks volunteers for diamondback turtle monitoring
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management, in collaboration with several partners, is seeking volunteers for 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 a draft plan for public and advisory committee review concerning the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4.
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North Carolina DEQ warns against illegal trash burning during spring season
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 holds public sessions on climate action plan development
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is organizing public engagement sessions in February and March.
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N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committees to review blue crab management plan
Three advisory committees of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission are set to meet this month to gather public input, discuss, and vote on recommendations concerning adaptive management for the draft Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3...
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Hearing set for public input on Mid-Currituck Bridge project
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management will conduct a public hearing regarding the Mid-Currituck Bridge project.
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UNC withdraws application for modification of air quality permit
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has withdrawn its application to modify its Title V air quality permit, halting the process with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ).
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North Carolina opens grant proposals for flood resiliency and water management
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) is currently accepting project proposals aimed at flood reduction and resilience in specific river basins within the state.
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North Carolina opens applications for resilient coastal communities program phases
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management is inviting communities and contractors to apply for participation in Phases 1 through 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP).
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Animal waste spill affects stream in Duplin County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) has been notified of an animal waste spill affecting Carltons Mill Run creek in Duplin County.
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North Carolina opens grant proposals for waterway restoration projects
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's 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 DEQ reschedules Fayetteville climate action plan meeting
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office has announced a change in venue for its upcoming public engagement session in Fayetteville.
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North Carolina Environmental Management Commission to meet in Raleigh on March 12-13
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is set to convene on March 12-13 in Raleigh.
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Marine fisheries office in Manteo closes for two days
License sales at the Division of Marine Fisheries Manteo Office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, reopening on Thursday, March 6.
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North Carolina launches daily air quality forecasts as ozone season starts
The 2025 ozone season in North Carolina begins on March 1, marking the renewal of daily air quality forecasts by state and local environmental agencies.