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09/11/2026

We're pleased to announce that the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification program and other key NC Office of Environmental Education resources will be transitioning to Catawba College's Center for the Environment. More details will be available soon. If you are enrolled in the program, please continue your professional development activities and submit credits as usual. Thank you to Catawba College for their support and to Environmental Educators of North Carolina for their continued partnership and allowing us to make the announcement during their 35th annual conference today.

Pictured: Dr. Lee Ball, Executive Director, Center for the Environment at Catawba College / Vice President of Sustainability; Lisa Tolley, Environmental Education Program Manager; Marty Wiggins, Environmental Education Program Consultant.

09/11/2026

🔧 We’re hiring!

NCDEQ is looking for a Facility Maintenance/Equipment Technician to help keep our Water Science Laboratory and office complex operating safely and efficiently.

This position will troubleshoot and maintain laboratory and facility equipment, including generators, chillers and boilers, while managing preventative maintenance, inspections and work orders.

đź“Ť Raleigh
💰 Recruitment range: $41,206–$47,000

Ready to put your skills to work for North Carolina’s environment?

Apply today: https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers/job/Wake-County-NC/Maintenance-Construction-Technician-III_JR-122955

Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson announced a nearly $600 million deal with DuPont ...
09/11/2026

Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson announced a nearly $600 million deal with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination in North Carolina, the largest total environmental damages recovery in state history.

The agreement secures Chemours’ obligations to provide clean drinking water and repair the damage done to southeastern North Carolina.

Learn more and read the full press release at deq.nc.gov.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Sept. 16 from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in Raleigh and virtually via Webex.📍 ...
09/10/2026

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Sept. 16 from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in Raleigh and virtually via Webex.

đź“Ť In person: 217 W. Jones St., Raleigh
đź’» Virtual: Webex

View the meeting agenda and Webex information here: https://bit.ly/4AowqtF

09/08/2026

Below Lady Marion Dam is a community whose lives are at risk due to the risk of collapse.
After Hurricane Helene worsened the damage to the dam, DEQ awarded $2.87 million to the City of Marion to rebuild the drainage system, reducing the risk of future flooding, erosion and sinkholes.

This investment is just one piece of DEQ’s more than $1 billion invested across Western North Carolina to help communities recover and rebuild stronger.

For , we celebrate our state’s air quality! North Carolinians continue to breathe the cleanest air in decades as emissi...
09/07/2026

For , we celebrate our state’s air quality! North Carolinians continue to breathe the cleanest air in decades as emissions of harmful air pollutants like ozone and fine particles continue a long-running downward trend. Statewide emissions of air pollution have fallen dramatically since 1990, and our state has more than 11 years of compliance with federal health-based air quality standards.

DEQ’s Air Quality Trends in North Carolina report this year notes several air quality achievements in our state:

➡️Visibility in our national and state parks has improved noticeably. For example, in 2023, visitors could see as far as 119 miles at Great Smoky Mountains National Park during an average clear day, compared with just 54 miles in 1996.

➡️From 1990 through 2022, CO, NOx, and VOC emissions have declined by 81%, 72% and 85%, respectively, from on-road sources of air pollution.

➡️From 2015-2024, North Carolina recorded just two days of “Code Red” or above for ozone in the state, compared to 83 such days from 2005-2014.

➡️From 1993-2022, combined emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants and Toxic Air Pollutants have fallen by more than 108 million pounds, an 82% drop.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gJux1l

Division of Air Quality has issued final air quality permits for Amazon Data Services and Duke Energy Progress in Richmo...
09/03/2026

Division of Air Quality has issued final air quality permits for Amazon Data Services and Duke Energy Progress in Richmond County.

The permits include emissions limits, required pollution controls and additional monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements based on public feedback.

DAQ’s review found that both projects can meet applicable federal air quality standards, and toxic air pollutant emissions are not expected to exceed health-based levels.

Final permits and supporting documents here: https://bit.ly/4gA4D1l
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La DivisiĂłn de Calidad del Aire (DAQ por sus siglas en ingles) ha emitido permisos finales de calidad del aire para Amazon Data Services y Duke Energy Progress en el condado de Richmond.

Los permisos incluyen lĂ­mites de emisiones, controles de contaminaciĂłn requeridos y requisitos adicionales de monitoreo, pruebas, registro y reportes basados en los comentarios del pĂşblico.

La revisión de DAQ encontró que ambos proyectos pueden cumplir con los estándares federales de calidad del aire aplicables, y no se espera que las emisiones de contaminantes tóxicos superen los niveles basados en la salud.

Los permisos finales y los documentos de respaldo están disponibles aqui: https://bit.ly/4gA4D1l

09/03/2026

In Black Mountain, is rebuilding the curbside recycling system damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Floodwater reached the cupholders in the town’s sanitation trucks and left five vehicles a total loss. Staff found rental trucks and had routes running again within a month.

A $525,000 DEQ Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant will replace recycling equipment, allowing for more material to be collected, and make the town’s curbside service more resilient to future disasters.

NCDEQ's Division of Water Resources is seeking proposals from North Carolina’s regional commissions and Councils of Gove...
09/03/2026

NCDEQ's Division of Water Resources is seeking proposals from North Carolina’s regional commissions and Councils of Governments for water quality management planning projects using fiscal year 2026 federal grant funds. The deadline for proposals is Sept. 17. Find more details here: https://tinyurl.com/yww5xkb9

09/03/2026

Extreme heat is expected in our area this week. With heat indexes climbing into the triple digits, staying safe and cool is essential. If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, several Durham County Library locations will operate as cooling centers during normal business hours from Wednesday, September 2 through Saturday, September 5.

Cooling Center Locations and Hours:

North Regional Library – 221 Milton Road
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

East Regional Library – 211 Lick Creek Lane
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

South Regional Library – 4505 S. Alston Avenue
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m..
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Main Library – 300 N. Roxboro Street
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Southwest Regional Library – 3605 Shannon Road
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Stanford L. Warren Branch Library – 1201 Fayetteville Street
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Heat of this magnitude can be dangerous. To help prevent heat‑related illness:
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Avoid caffeinated, sugary, or alcoholic drinks
• Reduce outdoor activities
• Stay in air conditioning when possible
• Watch for symptoms of heat‑related illness
• Stay informed

Find additional tips on preventing heat‑related illness here: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/occupational-and-environmental-epidemiology/climate-and-your-health/extreme-heat/know-signs-heat-illness-and-what-do

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