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Published on August 20, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Lumber River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 17 priority flood resilience actions

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program released the Lumber River Basin Action Strategy (RBAS), a comprehensive framework designed to guide long-term flood resilience planning and decision-making across the …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

Save the dates for Division of Marine Fisheries scoping period for Kingfishes (sea mullet) Fishery Management Plan review

Do you love to catch a sea mullet and fry it up for supper? Maybe you catch them to make a living? Either way, you may want to save the dates to participate in the upcoming scoping period for Kingfishes. The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 20:37 GMT

Save the dates for Division of Marine Fisheries scoping period for Kingfishes (sea mullet) Fishery Management Plan review

Do you love to catch a sea mullet and fry it up for supper? Maybe you catch them to make a living? Either way, you may want to save the dates to participate in the upcoming scoping period for Kingfishes. The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Drought improves for much of North Carolina, but not all

The recent rainy trend continued in many parts of North Carolina last week, further improving drought conditions. However, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday, parts of the state remain in severe to extreme drought. …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 17:42 GMT

Drought improves for much of North Carolina, but not all

The recent rainy trend continued in many parts of North Carolina last week, further improving drought conditions. However, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday, parts of the state remain in severe to extreme drought. …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience ...

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program released the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy (RBAS), a comprehensive framework designed to guide long-term flood resilience planning and decision-making across …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience ...

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program released the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy (RBAS), a comprehensive framework designed to guide long-term flood resilience planning and decision-making across …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:14 GMT

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for sound-side sites in Brunswick County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted two water quality swimming advisories for sound-side swimming areas in Brunswick County. The advisories are being lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’ …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for sound-side sites in Brunswick County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted two water quality swimming advisories for sound-side swimming areas in Brunswick County. The advisories are being lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’ …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

DEQ reminds residents, businesses that burning trash is against state law

The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it’s against state law. While many chose to burn debris outdoors for disposal in the fall, the North Carolina …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Aug. 19-20 in Raleigh

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) will meet Aug. 19-20 at the Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m., …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 19:27 GMT

State certifies Yellowfin Grouper for new state record

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) recently confirmed a new state record for Yellowfin Grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa). John Theodorakis of Wilmington caught the 45-pound, 9.6-ounce fish on July 2, 2026. …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 19:27 GMT

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Aug. 19-20 in Raleigh

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) will meet Aug. 19-20 at the Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m., …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

State certifies Yellowfin Grouper for new state record

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) recently confirmed a new state record for Yellowfin Grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa). John Theodorakis of Wilmington caught the 45-pound, 9.6-ounce fish on July 2, 2026. …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:14 GMT

DEQ’s Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Funds Eight Community Engagement and Stewardship Projects

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson announced today eight grants awarded through the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) to support projects that advance environmental stewardship and community …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:03 GMT

DEQ’s Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Funds Eight Community Engagement and Stewardship Projects

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson announced today eight grants awarded through the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) to support projects that advance environmental stewardship and community …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

N.C. Coastal Resources Commission to meet Aug. 26-27

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Aug. 26-27 at the Dare County Government Complex, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting online. The Coastal Resources …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:55 GMT

Drought continues across North Carolina, with severity easing

Many areas in North Carolina received rain over the last week, continuing to ease widespread drought. However, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday, most of the state is still in moderate to severe drought, with Brunswick …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

Drought continues across North Carolina, with severity easing

Many areas in North Carolina received rain over the last week, continuing to ease widespread drought. However, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday, most of the state is still in moderate to severe drought, with Brunswick …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 15:50 GMT

NCDEQ to accept comments, hold hearings on dam safety rule revisions

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources is accepting comments on proposed rule changes related to its dam safety program, and will hold multiple public hearings in September to receive feedback. The …

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