The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has announced Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants totaling $1.11 million, including awards to Waste Management and Southeast Crescent Shipping Co. of New Hanover County.
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Biden commits $3B to replace lead water pipes nationwide
President Joe Biden announced during an invite-only stop in Wilmington a $3 billion investment to replace lead pipes across the country.
Hog waste spill prompts advisory for part of Swift Creek
The Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources staff were alerted Tuesday to animal waste in ditches from an unknown source later identified as St. John Farm in Grifton.
EPA puts enforceable limits on PFAS in public water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency set nationwide maximum contaminant levels in public drinking water utilities for nearly a half-dozen per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Congressional staff, NOAA, DEQ officials tour projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation was host Friday to Sens. Tillis’ and Budd’s staffs, NOAA and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality officials visiting to see progress on funded efforts.
EPA steps in on Lear Corp. permit; DEQ adds time for input
The Environmental Protection Agency has informed North Carolina regulators it has invoked a 60-day extension to review the automotive textile and technology manufacturer’s draft permit to discharge compounds into the Northeast Cape Fear River.
State drought-free, but stubborn dry conditions may return
North Carolina is drought-free for the first time in nearly six months, but forecasters warn dry conditions could resume in eastern North Carolina.
State’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint a necessary new approach
Commentary: Building flood resilience across the state saves $6 for every $1 spent before disaster strikes, and a new tool developed in collaboration with numerous stakeholders can help local leaders determine where to invest.
Ocean Isle Marina receives state Clean Marina certification
The Clean Marina program illustrates how marina operators can help safeguard the environment by using best management and operation techniques that exceed environmental requirements.
Amid losses, wood pellet company Enviva at risk of default
The company with a significant economic and environmental footprint in North Carolina is facing “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business.
Officials testify before legislative panel on flood blueprint
Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser was called before a hurricane response committee this week to explain the agency’s progress and use of state funding on a flood resilience tool for decision-makers and the public.
Tancred Miller named new Coastal Management director
Tancred Miller becomes the new Division of Coastal Management director effective Monday.
$10M available for coastal storm damage recovery projects
The Division of Water Resources oversees the Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund that provides grants to local governments for beach nourishment or dune projects.
State asks for EPA grant project ideas for reducing pollution
NCDEQ officials are asking for ideas from low-income, disadvantaged communities and communities experiencing environmental justice concerns to help guide its application for the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
Commission restores 16 recently nullified, years-old rules
The Coastal Resources Commission on Wednesday adopted 16 emergency rules to temporarily replace the most critical of the 30 that were stripped from the books after the Rules Review Commission objected to them in October.
Federation founder Miller to step back, Davis new director
North Carolina Coastal Federation Executive Director Todd Miller announced Monday that he is stepping down and that Dr. Braxton Davis, director of the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, will step into the role in February.
