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July 2009
Forestry Officials Provide Independence Day Safety Tips 7/1
Report Reviews Emerging Ocean Policy Issues 7/1
Chimney Rock State Park Will Benefit From Master Plan 7/1
June 2009
New initiative promotes swine lagoon conversion program 6/15
North Carolina Hosts Regional Meeting To Discuss Forestry Issues 6/14
N.C. Coastal Reserve Program celebrates 20th anniversary June 19 6/12
North Carolina Hosts Regional Meeting to Discuss Forestry Issues 6/12
Air Quality Officials Issue Code Orange Health Notice 6/1
May 2009
Public Hearings On Water Quality Monitoring At Animal Farms Scheduled 5/28
North Carolina Joins Other States To Observe National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
5/15
North Carolina Health Officials Encourage Residents To ‘Fight The Bite!’ 5/15
No Drought in North Carolina for First Time in Two Years
5/14
Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Authority Meeting Cancelled 5/13
Fourteen Students Win Cash Prizes In State Soil And Water Competitions
5/13
Water Quality Certification With Conditions Issued To Alcoa
5/7
April 2009
Winners Of 2009 Recycling Commerical Contest Announced 4/29
U.S. Forest Service Stages Firefighting Aircraft In Kinston 4/24
N.C. Coastal Resources Commission to Meet April 29 in Beaufort 4/24
Air Quality Officials Issue Code Orange Health Notice 4/24
North Carolina Selected For National Drinking Water Protecton Project 4/24
State Parks System Launches Full-Service Reservations System 4/22
MEDIA ADVISORY: Natural Heritage Trust Fund Board Meeting Postponed 4/22
March 2009
State Environmental Officials Schedule Public Comment Period/Public Hearing On Economic Recovery Public Water Supply Projects 3/27
DENR Responds To Court Order For Expedited Decision On Cliffside Hap Emission 3/13
February 2009
State Environmental Agency Names Leadership Team 2/11
Coastal Resources Commission to Meet Feb. 11-12 in Morehead City 2/4
January 2009
Eastern N.C. Meeting Rescheduled On Ozone Non-Attainment Areas 1/26
December 2008
Negotiations Continue Following Bid Opening for Aquarium Pier at Nags Head Construction 12/19
Public Hearing Set On Air Permit Revision For Duke Power Plant 12/18
North Carolina’s Environment in 2008 – The Year in Review 12/12
Water Quality Certification Granted To PCS Phosphate For Expansion 12/5
Public Hearings Scheduled Concerning
Draft General Permits For Animal Waste Management Systems 12/3
October 2008
State Agency Honoring Cisco, Other Partners for Help During Evans Road Fire, October 31, 2008
State Directs Golf Courses to Register Water Withdrawals, October 1, 2008
September 2008
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island will be closed on Saturday, September 6, 2008
August 2008
N.C. Division Of Forest Resources Firefighter Dies In The Line Of Duty 8/21
Officials Notify Water Systems To Enact State Water Reduction Plans 8/21
N.C. Envirothon State Champions Place Eighth In National Competition 8/08
June 2008
Forest Resources Issues Burning Ban In Southeastern Portion Of State 6/12
May 2008
Three Applicants Selected for Swine Farm Lagoon Conversion Program, 04/08
Parks Grants Approved for 34 Local Governments 5/23 [list]
Parks Grants Approved for 34 Local Governments 5/23
State Parks Make Significant Contribution to Local Economies 5/22
Gov. Easley Proclaims May 25-31 Hurrican Preparedness Week 5/21
State Announces Results of Applications for Reimbursement of Landfill Permit Costs 5/09
April 2008
N.C. Coastal Management To Begin Inventory of Coastal Sandbag Structures 4/30
March 2008
State Trust Fund Awards $47.03 Million for Significant Natural Heritage Sites 4/15
Spring 2008 NHTF Awards
April 2008
Governor Proclaims April 13-19 National Environmental Education Week 4/8
March 2008
Demolition To Begin For Start Of Downtown Raleigh Green Square Complex 3/26
Registration Opens Monday For State’s Methane Capture Pilot Program 3/7
February 2008
Media Advisory 2/22
Wallace Is First Superintendent Of Chimney Rock State Park 2/19
State Parks Report Record Attendance In 2007 2/13
January 2008
Revised Air Permit Approved for Duke Power Plant 1/29
State To Temporarily Lift Open Burning Ban 1/2
December 2007
2007 – A Banner Year For North Carolina’s Environment 12/21
November 2007
Hackney Receives Eure-Gardner Award for Significant Contributions to Protection of the N.C. Coast 11/29
Pat Harris Named First Female Director of N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation 11/27
State Trust Fund Awards $23.8 Million For Significant Natural Heritage Sites 11/7
October 2007
Regional Drought Meetings Scheduled 10/18
Division of Forest Resources Issues Statewide Burning Ban 10/15
DENR Names New Assistant Secretary For Natural Resources 10/10
September 2007
Local Community Celebrates Chimney Rock Acquisition 9/24
Hearings Scheduled On Proposed Changes To Coastal Stormwater Rules 9/4
August 2007
Gov. Easley Signs Bill Authorizing Deep River State Trail 8/24
Forest Resources Issues Statewide Burning Ban 8/21
Public Hearing Set On Air Permit Revision For Duke Power Plant 8/14
Fisheries Commemorates Decade of Reform 8/13
July 2007
Public Hearings Scheduled On Draft Jordan Lake Nutrient Control Strategy 7/3
June 2007
State Renews Smithfield Packing Company Wastewater Permit 6/28
State Agencies Announce Possible Expansion of State Trails System
6/1
May 2007
Burning Ban Lifted In Southeastern North Carolina 5/18
License Plate Design Promotes North Carolina’s State Parks 5/11
Public Hearing Postponed On Air Permit For Duke Power Plant 5/9
N.C. Coastal Resources Commission To Meet May 17-18 in Greenville 5/9
Meeting Set On North Carolina Air Monitoring Plan 5/3
April 2007
Ban on Open Burning Issued in Six North Carolina Counties 4/27
Parts Of Western North Carolina Now Enduring Severe Drought 4/26
State Trust Fund Awards $12.3 Million For Significant Natural Heritage Sites 4/23
Public Hearing Set On Air Permit Revision For Duke Power Plant 4/24
Radioactive Material Reported Stolen In Charlotte 4/20
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Hearing on EQ Proposed Permit Termination Set For Thursday in Apex 4/12
March 2007
State And National Parks Systems Join In Rescue Of Missing Scout 3/21
Officials Stress Water Conservation at Annual Drought Meeting 3/20
Moderate Drought and Abnormally Dry Conditions Spread Through Most of North Carolina 3/17
Wildfires A Reminder About Open Burning Rules 3/8
State Fines EQ North Carolina, Proposed Permit Termination 3/6
Public Hearing Scheduled On Renewal Of Smithfield Packing Plant Wastewater Permit 3/6
Johnston County Landfill Fire Smoke May Pose Health Concerns 3/2
February 2007
Dangerous Wildfire Conditions Persist In North Carolina 2/23
Climate Action Plan Group Makes Prelimary Recommendations 2/22
Publication Highlights North Carolina’s Recycled-Content Product Manufacturers 2/13
January
2007
Daniel Named to State's Top Fisheries Post 1/22
Gov. Easley Announces State Agrees to Purchase Chimney Rock Park 1/29
Owen Named as State Forester 1/31
Creek Cleanup Successful, U.S. EPA Recognizes Efforts of North Carolina and Partners 1/26
Cabarrus County Supervisor To Lead State Conservation Association 1/24
Climate Action Plan Group To Meet 1/19
Mercury Thermostat Recycling Available 1/5
Conference to address working lands preservation 1/5
December 2006
DENR Accomplishments 2006
Wilmington Moratorium Extended 12/8
November 2006
State Officials Release Revised Final Environmental Impact Statement On Proposed Interbasin Transfer 11/28
State Forestry Leader To Retire To Take Job as National Fire Director 11/20
Precautionary Water Quality Swimming Advisory For Hewletts Creek, New Hanover County 11/20
N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund Providing More Than $12.5 Million For Land Conservation 11/1
October 2006
Gov. Easley’s Hazardous Materials Task Force To Meet Oct. 24
Fire Contained In Drum At EQ Site; No Injuries Reported 10/18
State Environmental Officials Assure Water Supplies Safe At This Time
Downstream Of Apex Plant Explosion 10/6
explosion sitrep 10/6
Gov. Easley Says State Assisting Local First Responders In Apex 10/6
explosion sitrep 10/6
Gov. Easley Announces New Landslide Hazard Maps For Western N.C. 10/3
August 2006
Moderate Drought and Abnormally Dry Conditions Spread in North Carolina 8/24
July 2006
Gov. Easley Warns Citizens To Be Aware Of Excessive Heat 7/17
Recent Rains Ease Drought Conditions In North Carolina 6/29
June 2006
Gov. Easley Releases Disaster Recovery Guide 6/12
May 2006
Gov. Easley Urges Awareness Of Tick And MosquitoBorne Illnesses
5/5
Drought Conditions Persist Despite Recent Rainfall 5/4
April 2006
State Environment Officials to Participate in Earth Day Activities 4/18
March 2006
Abnormally Dry Conditions Spread To Entire State 3/9
Division of Waste Management’s Dry Cleaning Solvent Cleanup
Act Program Announces Results of Indoor Air Tests in Downtown Jacksonville Area 3/7
Test Results for Residence
Test Results for Downtown Jacksonville Area Affected Buildings
February 2006
Comment Sought on Draft Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List 2/3
January 2006
North Carolina Stormwater Survey Finds Most Unaware Stormwater Not Treated 1/26
Public Hearings Set For Rules To Govern Water Use During Drought 1/5
December 2005Gov. Easley Encourages Citizens To Recycle Christmas Trees 12/27 Tips For A Safe Holiday Feast 12/21
Preservation of Key Heritage Sites Marks 2005 12/21
Attention Editors and Environment Reporters:
Background on DENR’s 2005 Accomplishments
Air Quality
Aquariums
Coastal Management
Environmental Education
Environmental Health
Forestry
Land Resources
Museum of Natural Sciences
N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program
N.C. Stormwater
Parks and Recreation
Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Soil and Water Conservation
Water Quality
Water Resources
Zoo
Gov. Easley Appoints Phillips, Smith And Wakild And Reappoints Moreau To N.C. Environmental Management Commission 12/16
Gov. Easley Offers Tips For Reducing Holiday Trash 12/21
Drought Conditions Improve in Central North Carolina 12/8
State Agencies Join Forces To Add Land To South Mountains State Park 12/7
Fact Sheet
November 2005
N.C. Zoo Receives State Sustainability Award 11/15
Gov. Easley Asks Citizens, State Employees To Conserve Water, Comply With Local Water Restrictions 11/3
October 2005
High Ozone Days Decline As Emissions Drop 10/3
September 2005
Weyerhaeuser , State Agencies And Conservation Organizations Celebrate Successful Partnership 9/30
Buyout Program To Remove More Hog Operations From Floodwaters Threat 9/21
Gov. Easley Urges Continued Fuel Conservation Gas Supply Will Be Limited In South Over Next Several Weeks 9/2
DENR Offers Tips to Reduce Gasoline Consumption and Save Money 9/1
August 2005
Gov. Easley Announces $3 Million In Grants From Parks And Recreation Trust Fund Awarded To 14 Local Governments 8/5
State Environmental Initiative Recognized For Innovation, Results 8/4
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