Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday signed an executive order with new emissions-reduction goals and calling for new ways to reach carbon neutrality, prioritize environmental justice and develop clean energy transportation options.
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NCDEQ provides review of 2021 actions
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser said that NCDEQ is committed to protecting the resources and people of the state.
Fine print in budget worries environmental advocates
The state budget recently signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper, his first since taking office, provides significant funding for resilience and conservation, but the 1,200-page spending plan also includes provisions that could undermine environmental protections.
State reminds public of blue crab harvest closures
Annual blue crab harvest closures will take place early next year in North Carolina waters to help end overfishing.
Fisheries officials ask public to report cold-stunned trout
Though no cold-stun events have happened so far this season, the Division of Marine Fisheries is asking the public to keep an eye out for cold-stunned spotted seatrout.
Cooper signs state budget, other bills
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Thursday the $53 billion spending plan, the first biennial state budget since 2017.
Cooper announces appointments to state boards
Gov. Roy Cooper has named longtime environmental attorney Robin W. Smith to chair the Environmental Management Commission, part of a spate of appointments to state boards and commissions announced Wednesday.
Redistricting votes expected
Mapmaking for new districts is drawing to a close after a series of hearings and public comment sessions on a variety of proposals for redrawn districts for Congress and the state House and Senate.
Striped mullet stock assessment peer review workshop set
The Division of Marine Fisheries is welcoming the public to listen in by phone or online to a peer review workshop webinar for striped mullet stock assessment Nov. 8-10.
NC awards $1.1 million for public water accesses
Seven towns and two counties have been named as recipients of the state funding to improve accessibility, purchase property and build or renovate facilities.
State to host PFAS, GenX remediation update
NCDEQ will host a virtual public information session Nov. 16 about PFAS at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility.
Cooper signs bill with carbon-reduction goals
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bipartisan energy bill that directs the state Utilities Commission to work toward significant carbon-reduction goals for public energy producers.
Public can comment on ranking system for utilities funding
The public may comment until Nov. 1 on a proposed ranking system for prioritizing wastewater and drinking water construction projects for funding from the Viable Utility Reserve.
NC regulators OK Atlantic Beach watershed plan
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has approved a collaborative plan to help Atlantic Beach address flooding.
Habitat plan amendment comment period opens
The state is accepting public comment until Oct. 21 on the draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 amendment and Appendix A, which includes early public comment and recommendations from a stakeholder group.
Coastal Habitat Plan approved for public review
The Coastal Resources Commission has approved the 2021 amendment to the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan for public review and comment.
