A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for OZONE has been issued for Thursday, August 29 from 10AM to 8PM for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. For our discussion & KML files: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/discussion/?is…

Our Division of Air Quality is accepting public comments on revisions to the Inspection & Maintenance State Implementation Plan that would remove the requirement for vehicle emissions inspections in 18 counties. Get more details here: deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

📢We're hiring a State Dam Safety Engineering Supervisor in Wake County📢 This role oversees the N.C. Dam Safety Law of 1967, including permitting, inspection, enforcement, and training. Apply by 9/10/2024 5:00 PM EST: governmentjobs.com/careers/northc… #ncworks #ncjobs #work4nc

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22. The board will consider license applications that are deemed complete and submitted by Oct. 1. Learn more: deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Our Division of Air Quality has issued a Title V air quality permit to Terra-Mulch Products, LLC in Catawba County. Learn more: deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

REMINDER: 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. Learn more: deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Today N.C. DEQ joined New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Mexico Environment Department to petition U.S. EPA to designate several PFAS chemicals as Hazardous Air pollutants under the Clean Air act. Learn more: deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Single-use plastics (including utensils) are among the top 10 items collected on beaches during coastal cleanups. Bring your own spork, straw and napkin wherever you go to save our sea life and our beaches! #NationalBeachDay #RecycleRightNC

Plastic water bottles are one of the 10 most common items found littering beaches. Plastic waste kills as many as 1 million sea birds and 100,000 sea mammals a year. Say no to that single-use water bottle, and bring your own reusable one! #NationalBeachDay #RecycleRightNC

Hey N.C. K-8 educators! Our Division of Water Resources is accepting applications until Sept. 10 for the next NC Stream Watch fall cohort. It’s a fun, easy way to find support for stepping up your water education “game” for your students (& for yourself)! tinyurl.com/yc34t4j6

Join the NC Stream Watch educators' fall cohort to receive lesson plans, personalized support from water education coaches, & connect w/educators statewide through monthly Zoom calls! Check out what the spring cohort did here: tinyurl.com/yc2u5czr

Our Division of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking proposals from Regional Commissions and Councils of Governments (COGs) for water quality management planning projects. The deadline for proposals is midnight, Sept. 19. Find more details here: tinyurl.com/ypvvbw4c

📢We're hiring a State Dam Safety Engineering Supervisor in Wake County📢 This role oversees the N.C. Dam Safety Law of 1967, including permitting, inspection, enforcement, and training. Apply by 9/10/2024 5:00 PM EST: governmentjobs.com/careers/northc… #ncworks #ncjobs #work4nc

Pending Swim Advisory ISSUED in Dare Co. at the public bch access at ramp #34 near Avon along Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Initial tests show bacteria levels of 137 enterococci. Tests of resample collected today will dictate further action. N.C. DEQ NC Division of Marine Fisheries Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Swimming Advisories ISSUED in Carteret Co. at the public access to Bogue Sound at 16th Street in Morehead City. N.C. DEQ NC Division of Marine Fisheries deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Swimming Advisories ISSUED in New Hanover Co. at the public access to Banks Channel off Waynick Boulevard approximately 150 yards North of Iula Street in Wrightsville Beach. N.C. DEQ NC Division of Marine Fisheries deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

REMINDER: 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. Learn more: deq.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

📢We're hiring a State Dam Safety Engineering Supervisor in Wake County📢 This role oversees the N.C. Dam Safety Law of 1967, including permitting, inspection, enforcement, and training. Apply by 9/10/2024 5:00 PM EST: governmentjobs.com/careers/northc… #ncworks #ncjobs #work4nc

ECOS President Elizabeth Biser of N.C. DEQ presents the President’s Award, Founder’s Award, and Special Recognition Award to Laura Watson of WA Department of Ecology, @Louisiana_deq alum Chuck Carr Brown, and Kandyce Perry of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, respectively. #ECOSFall24

ECOS President and Land & Materials Vice Chair Elizabeth Biser of N.C. DEQ leads a session on the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program-funded and other initiatives to enhance solid waste management in states. #ECOSFall24