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N.C. Coastal Reserve to host Spring meetings open to public
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve has announced the schedule for its Spring local advisory committee meetings, set to take place on April 22-23.
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North Carolina ends Bluefin Tuna reporting program; shifts responsibility to National Service
Anglers in North Carolina no longer need to report their catches of Bluefin Tuna and billfishes to the state.
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Public input open for air permit at Laurinburg sawmill in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is soliciting public input on a draft Title V air quality permit for the Edwards Wood Products, Inc. – Laurinburg Saw Mill #2 in Scotland County.
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70 NC counties face moderate drought conditions
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded the moderate drought classification across 70 counties, as indicated in their latest advisory.
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North Carolina launches pilot project to mitigate Stoney Creek Watershed flooding
Today, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), alongside its Division of Mitigation Services (DMS), took a significant step forward in addressing chronic flooding by initiating the Stoney Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation...
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North Carolina Mining Commission to hold public meeting on April 8
The North Carolina Mining Commission has scheduled a meeting for April 8, 2025, in Raleigh.
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Public comment period opens for draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has opened the public comment period for draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4.
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Mid-Currituck Bridge project public hearing scheduled for April 16
The Division of Coastal Management, part of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, will conduct a public hearing on April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Currituck Extension Center in Barco.
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Wildfire smoke leads to unhealthy air forecasts across several North Carolina counties
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is affecting air quality in Western North Carolina.
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Smoke from SC wildfires leads to unhealthy air alerts in western NC
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, according to forecasts by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ).
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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts across western North Carolina
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, with Transylvania County predicted to experience "very unhealthy" conditions on Thursday.
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Marine fisheries commission implements new conservation-focused rule changes
Changes to 18 Marine Fisheries Commission rules took effect today.
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Air quality alert expanded in Western NC due to wildfires
Smoke from wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina, and South Carolina is affecting air quality in western North Carolina.
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North Carolina DEQ updates progress on flood resiliency blueprint
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released an update on its Flood Resiliency Blueprint, a project managed by the Division of Mitigation Services.
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Polk County wildfires lead to code red air quality warning
Smoke from wildfires in Polk County has resulted in unhealthy air quality levels, prompting residents to take necessary 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 (DCM) 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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Drought affects 99 counties in North Carolina according to latest advisory
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has announced that 99 out of 100 counties in the state are currently experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions.
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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 Wednesday, March 19.
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Public hearing announced for shellfish leases proposal in Craven County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled a public hearing regarding proposed shellfish leases in Craven County.
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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.