November 2001
N.C. Zoo Vet Speaker At Russian Animal Conference 11/27
'Truth In Penalties' Emphasized In DENR's Enforcement Plan 11/27
N.C. Zoo Begins Half-Price Admission Dec. 1, Temporarily Closes African Pavilion 11/20
DWQ Issues Permit With Wastewater Color Reduction
For Blue Ridge Paper Mill In Canton 11/19
Public Input Is Requested On Master Plan For Gorges State Park 11/7
West Nile Virus and EEE Found in NC Sentinel Chicken 11/5
Smoke From Peat Fires Could Pose Health Concerns In Eastern N.C. 11/5
October 2001
Virginia, North Carolina Pool Resources To Protect Shared Estuary 10/30
N.C. Zoo Offers Free Admission To Fire, Law Forcement,Emergency
Response & Military Personnel 10/26
N.C. Zoo Holds Annual Animal Pumpkin Pounding Halloween Day 10/25
N.C. Zoo Issues Call For Little Ghosts And Ghouls 10/22
Blue Ridge Paper Of Canton To Further Reduce Wastewater Color Discharge 10/18
State Mining Commission Upholds Revocation Of Permit For Putnam Mine 10/18
First National Bank's Zoo Walk Raises $30,000 For N.C. Zoo Society 10/16
Volunteers Needed For Pisgah Covered Bridge Work Day 10/16
Giraffe Dies At N.C. Zoo 10/8
Award-winning Photographer to Appear at N.C. Zoo 10/5
September 2001
N.C. Zoo Receives Grant For Third Educational Web Site 9/27
Former N.C. Zoo Gorilla Succumbs To Liver Disease 9/5
N.C. Zoo Hosts Heritage Festival Sept. 15 & 16 9/4
August 2001
Staffing Shortage Forces Zoo To Cut Operating Hours 8/31
N.C. Zoo Media Advisory 8/29
Need Maps, Minerals or Gems? New Online Store for Geologic Publications Up and Running 8/22
City of Charlotte and DENR Sign Historic Brownfields Agreement 8/17
Easley Appoints Howard As Chairman Of Clean Water Management Trust Fund 8/16
N.C. Zoo’s Polar Bears Beat The Heat With Romp In Ice 8/06
DWQ seeking wastewater color reduction at Blue Ridge Paper mill in Canton;
public hearing set September 6 8/01
Hearings On Proposed CAMA Land-Use Planning Improvements Begin Aug. 8 8/06
Kratt Brothers Schedule Media-Interview Time For N.C. Zoo Visit 08/01
North Carolina, Tennessee Extend Air Quality Pact For Pristine Areas 8/01
July 2001
N.C. Zoo Expecting Large Turnout For Kratt Brothers 07/31
Public Hearing On Buffer Exceptions, Other Rule Proposals
Scheduled For July 25 During CRC Meeting In Raleigh 07/19
More Than $38 Million In Grants And Loans Approved
To Help Municipalities With Sewer Needs 07/13
Cary/Apex Water Transfer Request Approved 07/13
Kratt Brothers to Appear at North Carolina Zoo 07/11
Gift Provides N.C. Zoo With Newest Sculpture 07/10
NC Zoo Dedicates Park’s Newest Sculpture 07/01
June 2001
New Web Site Features North Carolina's State-Owned Natural Resource Attractions 06/01
DOT And DENR Sign Memorandum Of Understanding 06/29
N.C. Zoo Admission Prices To Increase July 1 06/25
Conservation Farm Family Of The Year To Be Honored 06/21
N.C. Zoo Seeks Photos For Web Page 06/01
City Of Gastonia's Wastewater Treatment Division Becomes State's
First Public Agency To Implement A Certified Environmental Management System 06/18
State Recommends Higher Nitrogen Reduction Goal Of 40 Percent For Neuse River Basin 06/15
Zoo Seeks Volunteers For Forest Aviary 06/08
Groundbreaking Scheduled To Celebrate
Cleanup Initiation At The Warren County PCB Landfill 06/06
Easleys Signs Regional Clean Air Agreement At Governors’ Summit On Mountain Air Quality 06/06
NC Zoo Statue Dedication Honors Young Cancer Victim 06/06
N.C. House Approves Funding For Auto Emissions Testing 06/06
May 2001
Four Water Quality Workshops On Neuse Basin Plan Set In June 05/29
Latest Environmental Figures Show North Carolinians Throwing Away More 05/29
Public Hearings Scheduled For New Ozone Control Rules 05/23
Planning Is Key To Beating The Rush At State Recreation Areas 05/23
N.C. Zoo Chimpanzee Exhibit Reopens May 23 05/23
BB&T To Be Recognized For Sponsoring Zoo Chimp Exhibit 05/23
Ugandan Basket Weavers To Visit Asheboro Schools 05/23
N.C. Zoo Chimpanzee Exhibit Reopens May 23 05/22
Emc Adopts Temporary Buffer Protection Rules For Parts Of Catawba River Basin 05/11
Ugandan Weavers Demonstrate Art at NC Zoo 05/10
NC Zoo Celebrates Migratory Bird Day Saturday 05/10
Street Rod Safari Returning To N.C. Zoo 05/10
Dare County Swimming Advisory Posted 05/10
Ozone Forecasts Expand To More Areas In North Carolina 05/10
Real-Time Data Now Available For Air Quality In The Triangle 05/10
Four N.C. Zoo Employees Receive Friend Of Zoo Grants 05/08
April 2001
NC Zoo Employee Wins State Construction Award 04/24
NC Zoo’s Earth Day Celebrates Biodiversity 04/18
Notice to Assignment Editors and Reporters: 04/12
Eighth Annual Street Rod Safari Returns To N.C Zoo 4/6
Gorilla Ramar Becomes Father at Brookfield Zoo 4/4
Statement From DENR Secretary Bill Ross
On Proposed Clean Air Legislation 4/4
N.C. Zoo Festival Highlights Education & Entertainment - CORRECTION 4/4
African Festival Schedule of Events 4/4
N.C. Zoo Festivals Highlights Education & Entertainment 4/4
Opening of New African Entrance And Chimp Exhibit
Highlights Spring Events At North Carolina Zoo 4/4
F.M. Kirby Foundation Grants $100,000 To N.C. Zoo Society 4/4
N.C. Zoo Voted Among Nation's Most ‘Family-Friendly’ Attractions 4/2
N.C. Zoo To Resume Summer Hours On April 1 4/2
March 2001
Zoo’s Africa Plaza Gates Win International Award 3/16
Note to Reporters and Assignment Editors: 3/16
N.C. Zoo’s Increase Admission Prices 3/15
N.C. Zoo Animals Receive Bowling Balls 3/2
Cary Firm Fined $26,764 For Improper Sludge Handling
From Four Area Towns And More Than 20 Businesses, Subdivisions 3/2
N.C. Zoo Council To Meet 3/1
Vet Resident At N.C. Zoo Featured On TV’s ‘Animal Planet’ 3/1
February 2001
N.C. Zoo Sets “Job Fair” For Seasonal Employees2/13
N.C. Zoo Society Offers Unique Chimp-Adoption Valentines 2/5
BB&T Sponsors N.C. Zoo’s New Chimpanzee Habitat 2/5
North Carolina Zoological Society Establishes John Laurence and Martha M. Sanford Fund 2/5
January 2001
Easley Appoints Ross/Benton Team To Head DENR 01/20
Water Quality Hearing Scheduled For Proposed FEDEX Hub 1/23
Public Hearing Scheduled For Thursday On Oxford Wastewater Permit 1/22
Solutions For Troubled Watersheds Topic Of New Study 1/22
Record Donations Flow To N.C. Zoological Society 1/22
North Carolina Zoo Recruiting Volunteers 1/22
CRC To Hear Public Comments On Proposed Rule Changes During Meeting Jan. 25-26 In Kill Devil Hills 1/18
N.C Zoo TV Series Wins Second “Communicator Award” 1/11
December 2000
N.C Zoo Television Series Wins Third Award 12/21
Former N.C. Zoo Gorilla To Become First-Time Father 12/19
N.C. Zoo Gorilla To Be Transferred To Zoo Atlanta 12/12
Zoo Society Gift Shop Offers Elephant Tracking Monitor 12/12
Zoo Seeks Volunteers To Open New African Facilities 12/12
Rare Snakes Hatched At North Carolina Zoo 12/07
N.C. Zoo Veterinarian Returns From Cameroon Black Rhino Conference 12/07
Holman Tapped For Clean Water Management Trust Fund Post 12/6
North Carolina Zoo Can Offer Holiday Bargains 12/01
Uganda Veterinarian Joins N.C. Zoo Residency Program 12/01
Lewis Ledford Appointed State Parks Superintendent 12/01
November 2000
North Carolina Zoo Veterinarain
Called To Emergency Rhino Conservation Meeting 11/7
N.C. Zoo Hosts Training Program For Elephant Keepers 01/11
Zoo’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Under Construction 11/01
Society Provides Funds To Landscape Zoo’s New Bridge 11/01
October 2000
N.C. Zoo To Begin Winter Hours In November 10/30
Detoxification Process To Begin At Warren County Pcb Landfill 10/27
>DENR, Agriculture Officials Celebrate
Broughton Watershed Addition To South Mountains State Park 10/27
Annual Animal Pumpkin Pounding At N.C. Zoo During "Boo At The Zoo"
Weekend 10/26
Legislative Commission Approves Land Transfer To State Parks 10/26
Council Of State Approves Land Acquisition For Addition To Dupont State Forest 10/25
N.C. Zoo Hosts 25 Chinese Town Managers 10/19
N.C. Zoo Issues Call For Little Ghosts And Goblins 10/19
N.C. Zoo Council To Meet 10/19
Annual Animal Pumpkin Pounding Sat. & Sun. At N.C. Zoo 10/19
New Rules To Take Effect Fighting Air Pollution 10/19
Rule For Nutrient Reduction From Agriculture Approved For Tar-Pamlico River Basin 10/19
N.C. Zoo Hosts Free Booking Signing by Area Author 10/18
N.C. Zoo Chipanzees Begin Move To New Facilities 10/18
Transportation Board Votes To Provide Enhancement Funds For River Basin Highway Signs Throughout North Carolina 10/18
World Renowned Conservationist Speaks In North Asheboro Friday 10/18
Zoo Celebrates Wolf Awareness Week
Oct. 14-22 10/11
September 2000
North Carolina To Work With EPA On Ozone Reduction Plan 09/29
State Program Funds Efforts To Reduce Air Pollution From Vehicles 09/26
Hearings Set On Well Construction Rules 09/14
State Revokes Permit For Avery County Quarry 09/08
N.C. Zoo Custodial Branch Wins State Award 09/01
N.C. Zoo Hosts Heritage Festival SEPT. 16 & 17 09/01
August 2000
Zoo Council and Zoo Society Board Set Joint Meeting 08/23
Public Meeting Scheduled On Putnam Mine 08/23
Researchers To Study Air Over North Carolina 08/21
DENR Solicits Public Input On Chip Mill Study 08/21
Division Of Soil And Water Conservation
Announces Selected Applicants For Swine Buyout Program 08/15
Raleigh developer fined $80,166
for major damage to Neuse River tributary 08/15
Zoo's Polar Bears Beat the Heat With a Romp on the Ice 08/11
Ugandan Veterinary Officer Joins Zoo Veterinary Residency Program 08/09
North Carolina To Work With EPA On Ozone Reduction Plan 08/08
N.C. Zoo Society Receives $13,600 Donation For Oilspill Bird Care 08/07
July 2000
Statement From DENR Secretary Bill Holman On Smithfield Settlement 07/25
State To Honor Greensboro Couple's Environmental Work With Naming Of Coastal Reserve July 31
07/24
Young Baboons Add Excitement To Zoo Exhibit 07/21
Hunt Says 2000 Short Session Delivers On Promise To Children, Education 07/14
Lawmakers Support Hunt's Environmental Priorities In 2000 Session 07/14
DENR Secretary Outlines State's Plans In Response To NOx SIP Call Ruling 07/11
June 2000
N.C. Zoo-Trained Veterinarian To Head National Zoo 06/30
N.C.'S Recommendations Focus On Long-Term Improvements To Air Quality 06/30
Weyerhaeuser Enters Agreement
To Protect 7,800 Acres Of Significant Natural Areas
06/27
North Carolina To Start Working On Federal Ozone-Reduction Plan 06/27
Estuarine Systems Showing Signs Of Stress 06/19
Participants Sought For New Hanover Watershed Plan Development 06/19
State-Industry Partnership Yields $425,000 For Voluntary Cleanups 06/02
Plan Addresses Water Supply Availability Across State 06/01
DENR Pushes Precautionary Measures
To Minimize Damage From Future Hurricanes
06/01
May 2000
Public Hearings Set On Proposed Rule
To Implement New System-Wide Wastewater Collection Permit
05/31
Proposed Wetland Rule Requires
Exempt Activities To Give Construction Notification 05/25
N.C. Zoo Seeking Volunteer Educators for Rocky Coast Exhibit 05/23
N.C. Zoo's R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary Reopens May 26 05/18
N.C. Zoo Council to Meet 05/10
N.C. Zoo Dedicates Mural Today 05/09
April 2000
Gov. Hunt Unveils Plan For United Effort To Conserve Open Space 04/27
New Date Set For Courier-Tribune Zoo Open 04/27
N.C. Zoo To Receive State Waste Reduction Award 04/27
Former N.C. Zoo Gorilla Makes Big Screen Debut 04/27
N.C. Zookeeper Set “Bowling For Rhinos” Fundraiser 04/27
N.C. Zoo Seeking Volunteer Educators for Streamside Exhibit 04/27
N.C. Zoo Television Series Wins Second National Award 04/27
Zoo To Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day 04/27
State Submits Updated Impaired Waters List To EPA 04/12
N.C. Zoo Introduced New, Updated Web Site 04/05
N.C. Zoo Hosts Two May Weekend Special Events 04/05
March 2000
Parties Reach Settlement On Emergency Spraying Practices 03/30
Odor Control Plan Required For Beaufort County Hog Farm 03/22
North Carolina Presses Forward With Clean Air Plan 03/21
State Environmental Panel Moves Forward On Ozone-Control Rules 03/09
State Seeks Stakeholder Say on Stormwater Strategy 03/08
First Wetlands Restoration Project Unveiled Thursday In Carteret 03/08
Nearly $60Million in Grants Recommended to Help Municipalities with Sewer Needs 03/03
Popular Birds of Prey Program Returns to NC Zoo 03/03
N.C. Zoo Hosts Popular Birds-of-Prey Program 03/03
February 2000
Gov. Hunt Names Four to State Environmental Panel 02/24
Meetings Set On Water Quality Plan For French Broad River Basin 02/16
North Carolina Water Quality Program
Earns Top U.S. And Canadian Award
02/16
State Promotes Water Conservation In Central Coastal Plain 02/11
Rules Advance For Cutting Power Plant Emissions 02/10
Wet Conditions Prompt DWQ Actions Against Animal Operations And Problematic Municipal Land Application Systems 02/09
Impaired Waters List Available For Public Comment 02/09
Media Advisory:
Meeting To Promote Water Conservation In Central Coastal Plain
02/09
January 2000
More than $700,000 being invested to divert construction and demolition material from North Carolina landfills 02/04
Wetlands Public Hearing Cancelled on Goldsboro to Wilson Highway Project 01/24
DENR Solicits Buyout Applications from Hog Growers in the 100-year Floodplain 01/07
December 1999
Parties Agree to Extend Restraining Order on Spraying 12/17
Air Permit Issued for Homanit Fiberboard Plant 12/30
Brunswick County Developers Agree to Restore 1,500 Acres,
Pay $213,000 in Fines and Enforcement Costs 12/28
DENR Restates Unwavering Commitment to Reducing Pollution from North Carolina Power Plants 12/22
Letters to the Utilities 12/22
Maintenance Dredging of Manteo Channels to Begin 12/22
Buffer Protection Rules for Tar-Pamlico Coming in January 12/22
New Groups Designated as Official Stream Watch Organizations 12/10
Growers Directed To Revise Spraying Activity In Response To Judge's Order 12/10
Hunt Package Includes $27.7 Million for Urgent Environmental and Public Health Needs 12/10
Updated Plan Approved for Catawba River Basin, Buffer Rules Being Developed 12/09
Rules Proposed for Cutting Power Plant Emissions 12/02
Marines Blow Up Dam to Improve Fish Habitat in Neuse River Basin 12/1
November 1999
State Targets Third Dam in Neuse River Basin for Removal; Marines to Blow Up Structure in Training Exercise 11/24
Hunt Announces Cost Share Funds to Assist Poultry Farmers 11/18
Testing Shows Improvement in Pamlico Sound Dissolved Oxygen Levels 11/16
N.C. DENR Promotes Purchasing of Recycled Products with Grant Funding 11/16
Clean Water Management Trust Fund Tentatively Approves Funding for 22 Water Quality Projects 11/16
Soil and Water Commission Approves Emergency BMPs for Animal Operations11/05
Environmental Regulators Lift Exemption to Public Reporting of Waste Spills in Hurricane Floyd Affected Areas11/04
State Stresses Commitment to Wetlands Protection11/04
October 1999
MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting Canceled on Proposed Best Management Practices for Hurricane-Impacted Animal Waste Systems Oct. 29, 1999
North Carolina Prepared to Comply with New Ozone Proposal 10/22
Otters Arrive at New North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island 10/18
EMC Adopts Permanent Animal Odor Control Rules 10/14
State Scientists and DENR Join Forces to Confront Coastal Water Quality Effects of Hurricane Floyd 10/13
Princeville Water System Users Urged to Boil Water from Restored Service 10/08
Mosquitoes Spraying Scheduled in Several Floyd-Affected Counties 10/08
Clearing Debris from Hurricane Floyd's Flood 10/08
North Carolina Fisheries Receive Good Report on Toxin Levels 10/08
State to Spray Bladen, Edgecombe, Nash, Pender & Pitt Counties for Mosquitoes 10/07
State to Spray Edgecombe County for Mosquitoes 10/06
Museum web page answers questions about snakes in areas flooded by Hurricane Floyd 10/06
Health Officials Lift Much of Post-Floyd Floodwater Advisory 10/05
North Carolina Opens Waters To Shellfish Harvest 10/05
State to Spray Martin County for Mosquitoes 10/05
State to Begin Mosquito Spraying10/01
September 1999
Most Coastal Fisheries Are Open In North Carolina 09/30
Customer Service Center Offers Assistance To Hurricane Floyd Victims 09/30/99
Mandatory Public Notification of Untreated Waste and Wastewater Discharges Begins Oct. 1 09/30/99
See Related Memorandum
Public Hearings To Be Held On New Permits For Power Plants 09/28/99
Wetland certification issued for proposed Anson County landfill 09/28/99
Robin Smith Named Assistant Secretary For Environmental Protection 09/28/99
Coastal Resources Commission Creates Emergency Permit for Hurricane Victims 09/24/99
Actions Taken by DENR in Hurricane Areas 09/23/99
Denr’s Floyd Recovery Efforts Continue 09/22/99
Fish Kills Anticipated In Floyd's Wake 09/22
Earthen Dams In Eastern North Carolina Show Damage From Hurricane Floyd 09/22
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Helps with Hurricane Relief Effort 09/22/99
Floyd May Increase Mosquito Problems 09/22/99
Updated Summary of Reported Environmental Problems Associated with Hurricane Floyd 09/17/99
DENR’s Pollution Prevention Staff Advises Local Government On Best Ways To Handle Hurricane Debris 09/17/99
Coastal Management Sets Up Toll-Free Line For Property Owners With Rebuilding Questions 09/17/99
Hearings set on buffer rules for Neuse River Basin 09/10/99
HOLMAN TAKES REINS OF GOV. HUNT'S ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS 09/01
August 1999
State Adopts New Policy, Recognizes Companies
For Partnership In Environmental Protection Program 08/23
Murphy Family Farms fined $40,650 for Duplin County hog lagoon spill 08/19
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher to Extend Operating Schedule in Advance of Expansion Construction 08/17
Get a Line on Surf Fishing 08/17
Gov. Hunt Taps Holman To Lead State's Environmental Efforts 08/06
N.C. Aquarium at Fort
Fisher Opens New Gift Shop at the Cotton Exchange 08/06
State Composted 11 Tons of Food Waste During Special Olympics 08/03
Learn About the Exciting Expansion of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher! 08/04
Aquarium Breaks Ground for New Facility 08/04
July 1999
Planes, boats and other equipment being deployed for oil spill training exercise in Albemarle Sound 07/28
Gov. Hunt Urges State Workers to Continue Environmental Push 07/21
HUNT SIGNS CLEAN AIR AND WATER BILLS INTO LAW 07/21
Senate Approves Clean Air Bill 07/19
NC Aquarium Hosts Workshop for Non-Profit Groups 07/21
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Celebrates Expansion Groundbreaking 07/21
202-Pound Sea Turtle on its Own for First Time 07/16
JULY-AUGUST HEARINGS SET ON BUFFER RULE IN COASTAL WATERS 07/12
Aquarium Opens New Snake Exhibit 07/12
EMC APPROVES MORE THAN $100 MILLION IN GRANTS AND LOANS TO HELP TAR HEEL MUNICIPALITIES WITH SEWER NEEDS07/09
HOUSE APPROVES CLEAN AIR BILL07/09
MORE THAN $100 MILLION IN GRANTS AND LOANS RECOMMENDED TO HELP TAR HEEL MUNICIPALITIES WITH SEWER NEEDS07/01
BUDGET INCLUDES FUNDING TO REDUCE SEDIMENTS AND PROTECT WETLANDS AND BUFFERS07/01
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RECEIVE 54 DRINKING WATER GRANTS
07/01
June 1999
Sewer collection systems and wastewater treatment targeted in enforcement program 06/25
WATER SUPPLY LEVELS DROPPING; DROUGHT CONDITIONS MAY RETURN 06/25
North Carolina State Government Awards Nearly $215,000 for Waste Reduction Programs 06/25
North Carolina State Government Becomes Partner to Reduce Waste 06/25
DENR Recognizes Four Cities for Environmental Protection Efforts 06/25
Teams China and
Hungary visit the Fort Fisher Aquarium 06/24
Deadline Nears for Activities Needing Risk Management Plans 06/09
Cost Savings and Construction Schedules Force Changes in Closing Plans for the North Carolina Aquariums 06/08
DENR to Post Environmental Fines on the Internet 06/07
412 Clean Water Bond Applications Submitted 06/03
Atmospheric Nitrogen Conference to Be Held in Chapel Hill 06/03
Shark and Reptile Discovery Days This Summer at the North Carolina Aquariums 06/02
May 1999
Vogel named new Director of Soil and Water Conservation 05/28
North Carolina Aquarium Receives Environmental Education Grant 05/18
Summer Calendar of Events for North Carolina Aquariums Available 05/14
Smithfield Packing issued revised wastewater treatment permit 05/10
April 1999
Jocassee Gorges Placed in Public Ownership 04/30
North Carolina's State Government Joins Program to Reduce Waste 04/27
Students from Exploris and DENR Employees to Kick-off Environmental Education Garden on Earth Day 04/22
From Spiders and Dinosaurs to Clean Streams -- It's Earth Week 1999!
04/16
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Celebrates Earth Week with Expansion Groundbreaking 04/16
Free Admission Offered at NC Aquariums on Earth Day 04/16
Forest Fire Update for Western North Carolina 04/15
Forest Fire Update for Western North Carolina 04/13
Burning Ban Initiated In 32 Counties 04/13
Forest Service Battling Fires in Western North Carolina 04/13
State fines wetlands developers $167,454 and is seeking restoration at Brunswick County site 04/09
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Moving Feral Cats to Protect Public Health 04/09
North Carolina Aquarium Explores the Cape Fear River with Inland Adventures 04/09
The Hunt Administration’s Plan For Clean Air 04/08
Gov. Hunt Announces Ozone-Reduction Plan To Increase Air Quality 04/08
North Carolina, Tennessee Sign Air Quality Pact For Pristine Areas 04/08
Gov. Hunt Kicks off Mountain Air Quality Coalition 04/08
Local fifth graders learn about water quality and catching fish 04/08
Clean-fuel vehicles on display at Air Quality Summit 04/05
Seafood Is a Major Contributor to State's Economy:
$101 Million Netted in 1998 04/01
March 1999
State partners with Burlington and Gastonia to reduce pollution 03/30
Puppet Show Teaches Kids about Air Quality 03/26
Ozone Action Coalition Formed in Asheville Region 03/25
Agenda Set for Governors' Summit on Mountain Air Quality 03/25
Straight-pipe Elimination Priority in Governor's Budget 03/25
Ceremony Planned to Kick-off Harbor Deepening Project 03/25
Workshops set on Haw River water quality 3/23
Ospreys Return to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
Wetlands plan approved for Randleman Dam project 03/16
Tommy Stevens Appointed State Water Quality Director 03/12
Wastewater permit renewed for Town of Highlands 03/11
State regulators, environmentalists and Smithfield Packing reach agreement 03/05
Those Colorful Little Clams - Coquinas 03/09
Gov. Hunt and Sec. Glickman Announce $275 Million Effort to Reduce Water Pollution from Farm Runoff 03/01
February 1999
New Animal Odor Control Rules Take Effect Monday 02/26
Preston Howard leaving Water Quality to head MCIC 02/22
White Loggerhead Sea Turtle On Exhibit at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 02/23
More than $200,000 awarded in organic solid waste reduction 02/16
Hunt's Budget Continues Fight for Clean Water 02/16
State targeting illegal wetlands draining 02/11
EMC Adopts Temporary Animal Odor Control Rules 02/11
Temporary restraining order issued against Orange County
swine producer whose operation discharged waste Friday 02/09
Hunt Directs State Government Managers to Reduce Waste and Protect Environment 02/05
More than $96,000 awarded in clean water projects 02/05
January 1999
Marine Fisheries Commission Sets Gear Limits for Recreational Commercial Gear License 01/26
ATTENTION EDITORS AND ENVIRONMENT REPORTERS:
BACKGROUND ON NORTH CAROLINA’S 1998 ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 01/06
December 1998
North Carolina Offers More Comprehensive Alternative To Federal Ozone Requirement 12/28
North Carolina Signs Air Quality Agreement for Pristine Areas 12/22
New Certification Required for Well Contractors 12/21
Fish Camp out in Quarantine While Aquarium Undergoes Renovation 12/18
North Carolina Aquariums Celebrate the Season with Free Admission 12/18
More Underground Storage Tanks Comply as Deadline Approaches 12/18/98
Evans-Stanton Named New DENR Deputy Secretary 12/14
State's Second Brownfield Agreement Signed in Raleigh 12/14
Law Creates First Major Improvement to Septic System in 100 Years 12/09
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lighting of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 12/04
November 1998
MEDIA ADVISORY: Live Sea Turtle Release Planned 11/30
Triangle Air Awareness Program Recognizes Participants 11/20
Coastal America Honors State, CP&L in New Bern Ceremony 11/17
NC Aquarium at Roanoke Island Reaches out to Animal Shelters Before Closing its Doors 11/10
Drought Conditions Growing; Wildfires a Concern 11/03
North Carolina Aquariums' Expansion Plan Receives $30 Million from Legislature 11/04
Smoke from Peat Fire Could Pose Health Concerns in Craven County 11/03
Aquarium Closing, Focus Is Promise of What's to Come 11/02
October 1998
Creepy Critters at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 10/21
State Offers Grants to Encourage Reducing Organic Wastes 10/16
NC Aquarium Sponsors Year of the Ocean Poster Contest Opens for Youngsters 10/06
Gorilla Breeding Program Moves Two Youngsters to N.C. Zoo and Silverback Ramar to Chicago's Brookfield 10/02
September 1998
National Group Honors North Carolina Agency for Environmental Efforts 09/28
State says no additional hogs or discharge at Smithfield's Tar Heel facility 09/23
Drought Conditions in Western North Carolina Prompt Workshop 09/23
Two public meetings set for draft Neuse Basinwide Plan 9/14
New permit to be required for noncompliant animal operations 9/14
Explore the World of Sea Shells at the Fort Fisher Aquarium 9/11
Public Input Sought on Air Quality Permit Reviews for Pristine Areas 9/10
Smart Start a Finalist for National Award 9/10
Gov. Hunt Signs Clean Water Bond Bill 9/10
August 1998
DENR Reopens Facilities; Eastern Field Offices to Remain Open Through The Weekend August 28
DENR Offers Guidance on Debris Disposal after Bonnie August 28
Media Advisory: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Hurricane-related Agencies August 26
DENR Closes Facilities in Preparation for Hurricane Bonnie August 26
DENR Takes Actions in Preparation for Hurricane Bonnie August 26
Animal operations and wastewater facilities urged to take precautions in lieu of Hurricane Bonnie August 25
Kinston sewer moratorium will not be lifted until wetlands are cleaned,
entire system brought into compliance and long-term needs addressed August 19
DENR, Air Quality Division Stress Importance of Public Input
On Asphalt Plant Permit Decisions August 13
Aquarium Closing During Expansion Permits Early Unveiling August 13
White House boosts North Carolina's efforts to combat fish kills and control agricultural run-off August 13
Wastewater permit renewed for Cullasaja Joint Venture in Jackson County August 13
North Carolina Zoo Chimps Taking Sabbatical August 6
Gov. Hunt to Host Regional Summit on Mountain Air Quality Aug. 4
July 1998
State Parks Service Mourns Loss of Co-Worker July 31
Gov. Hunt Joins Clinton/Gore in New River Designation Celebration July 30
DENR To Dedicate Visitor Center at Jockey's Ridge State Park July 25
Coastal Resources Commission Meets July 23-24/
Public Hearing Thursday on Replacing Sandbags July 20
MEDIA ADVISORY: N. C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Opens New Trail July 17
New Coastal Pier Construction Rules in Effect August 1 July 17
Fishermen Plead Guilty to Trawling Charges July 15
State Settles Case with Carolina Solite over Air Quality Violations July 13
Division of Marine Fisheries Releases New Stock Status Report July 10
Hunt Announces Grant Awards from Parks & Recreation Trust Fund July 6
Summary of North Carolina Initiatives to Improve Water Quality July 1
June 1998
NC Firefighters, Equipment Sent to Fight Florida Fires June 29
North Carolina Sends Amphibious Air Tanker to Battle Florida Fires June 29
Transportation Officials Initiate Forestry Plane Crash Investigation June 26
N.C. Zoo's Beaver Relocation Effort Suffers Setback June 25
Ozone Health Notice Issued for Charlotte and Triangle June 22
Ozone Health Notice Issued for Charlotte and Triangle June 18
Ozone Health Notice Issued for Charlotte and Triangle June 18
Shark & Reptile Discovery Days This Summer at the North Carolina Aquariums June 18
Rangers to The Rescue June 16
N.C. Zoo Team Sucessfully Launches African Elephant Project June 16
1998 Solid Waste Reduction Assistance Grants Awarded June 15
New Comprehensive Stormwater Permit Issued to DOT June 11
DWQ names new deputy director and water quality section chief June 9
Donna Moffitt Named Coastal Management Director June 8
Coastal Management's Schecter to Become NOAA Adviser June 5
Sedimentation Sweep Uncovers 79 Problem Sites June 5
Ozone Health Notice Issued for Charlotte Area June 3
North Carolina, Other States to Work on Pollution Prevention Approaches June 3
May 1998
Public comment period extended 30 days on Smithfield hog plant May 29
State Initiates Second Dam Removal Near Goldsboro to Help Fish Migration May 29
Workshops Set for Greenville and Nashville on Tar-Pamlico River Basin May 29
Ozone Health Notice Issued for Charlotte Area May 28
CP&L Presents $100,000 to Improve Western North Carolina Rivers
May 28
State to Take Down Second Dam Near Goldsboro to Help Fish Migration May 28
Extended Summer Hours Planned for NC Aquariums May 28
New State Park Will Protect Wild and Scenic Natural Heritage May 27
DWQ Issues General Permit for Animal Waste Systems May 18
Duplin Farm is Second Permitted as Exemption Under Moratorium May 18
Neuse River Estuary Water Quality and Fish Kills Advisory for Summer/Fall 1998 May 14
Scientists Warn of Troublesome Fish Kill Season May 14
Governor's Budget Supports Full Funding of Fisheries Reform Act May 7
Governor's Budget Declares War on Water Pollution May 5
Detail of Gov. Jim Hunt's 1998 Environment Budget May 5
April 1998
Clean Water Management Trust Fund and DENR Combine Efforts in Major Water Quality Protection Proposal April 30
State Refunds $1.6 Million in Air Quality Permit Fees April 29
Seafood is a Major Contributor to State's Economy: $109 Million Netted in 1997 April 28
Durham Bulls Fans Help Lead Off Triangle Ozone Action Program April 27
Public meeting scheduled May 28 on proposed water quality permit for Smithfield's Tar Heel hog plant April 2
Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Meeting April 29 - May 1 April 20
Gov. Hunt Makes Clean Water Top Environmental Priority in 1998 April 20
N.C. Zoo Polar Bears Take Spring Break April 20
Chimpanzee Born at N.C. Zoo April 20
Hook-and-line Season for Striped Bass to Close April 22 For Albemarle Sound Management Area April 20
Open Burning Violators Help Prevent Further Violations April 17
Tyndall to Head Coastal Management's Morehead City Office April 17
Sheep Make Easter Deliveries at N.C. Zoo April 14
New Stormwater Permit for Timber Products Excludes Wood Chip Mills April 14
Puppet Show Teaches Kids about Air Quality April 14
CWMTF Tentatively Approves Funding for 14 Water Quality Projects April 13
Testimony for Joan Weld -- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Hearing April 13
MEDIA ADVISORY -- PRESS BRIEFING SCHEDULED ON TRIAD CLEAR THE AIR CAMPAIGN April 13
Global TransPark Authority certified to fill 871 acres of wetlands as long as it restores 4,620 total acres on-site and at Dover Bay April 13
New water quality enforcement targets sewer collection systems, regional penalty assessments and creation of more environmental projects April 13
Herring Season to Be Extended for Pound Nets in the Chowan River April 13
Commercial Striped Bass Season to Close April 8 April 8
N.C. Zoo to Celebrate Earth Day April 7
Celebration to Recognize Preservation of Pisgah Covered Bridge April 7
March 1998
Cultch Planting Meetings to Be Held in April March 31
Forest Tent Caterpillar Season Almost Here for Northeastern North Carolina March 30
Hurricane Fran Still a Fire Threat Despite Wet Weather March 30
Timber Downed by Winter Storms Could Pose Spring Fire Threat March 30
Forest Supervisor Recognized as Outstanding Educator of the Year March 25
Exempted Hog Farm First New Facility Allowed Under Moratorium March 25
New Conservation Measures Required for Flounder Pound Nets March 24
Coastal Resources Commission Meets Thursday, Friday March 24
State to Review Air Permits for Asphalt Plants on Case-by-case Basis March 23
Cumberland County Student Wins Statewide Arbor Day Contest March 22
Giraffe Dies at N.C. Zoo March 22
Zoo Council to Meet March22
N.C. Zoo Hosts Fifth Annual Street Rod Safari March 20
Chevron Advisory Committee to Meet in Raleigh March 16
Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Meeting March 19 and 20 March 16
NC Division of Forest Resources Launches Major Forest Fire Prevention Campaign for Eastern North Carolina March 13
N.C. Environmental Management Commission Revises Air Toxics Rules March 13
Hook-and-line Season for Striped Bass to Open March 14 for Albemarle Sound Management Area March 10
Media Advisory
-- Press Briefing Scheduled on Triangle Ozone Action March 10
Division of Radiation Protection Investigates Missing Radioactive Cesium March 6
MEDIA ADVISORY: FIRE EVACUATION DRILL SET FOR MARCH 7, 1998
March 6
Kinston settlement calls for establishment of training program at Lenoir County Community College March 2
February 1998
DENR ANNOUNCES NOMINATION SCHEDULE
FOR GOVERNOR'S AWARDS IN WASTE REDUCTION February 18
Coastal Management in Nags Head this Week to Help Victims of Nor'easters February 12
Funds Available for Tree Planting in the Aftermath of Hurricane Fran February 11
State Reminds Public of Numbers to Use for Environmental Emergencies February 6
State Joins in Test of Environmental Management Systems February 2
January 1998
Young Offenders Forest Conservation Inmates Mobilized to Help in Snow Storm January 30
DWQ Revokes Stormwater Permit for Godfrey Chip Mill January 27
Global Transpark Authority's Proposal to Fill 871 Acres of Wetlands Going to Public Hearing Jan. 27 in Kinston January 27
DENR Holding Two Public Meetings on Chip Mills in February January 27
EMC Approves Nitrogen Reduction Plan for Neuse River January 27
Modified Streamside Rules for Neuse Effective Jan. 22 Date posted on Internet:January 27
February is Deadline for Removing Illegal Moorings January 26
Smithfield Foods Withdraws Hog Expansion Request; DWQ Plans to Reissue Current Permit with Added Restrictions January 26
Holman Named Assistant Secretary for Environmental Protection January 13
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