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William Madison Randall Library

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

The NC Department of Environmental Quality works to protect North Carolina's environment and natural resources.

Air Quality

Air Quality
Works to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina.

Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources

Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
"Seeks to promote the wise use and protection of NC's land and geologic resources."

Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
"Helps expand the use of sustainable practices regarding waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation and emissions reductions."

Division of Coastal Management

Division of Coastal Management
Works to protect, conserve and manage NC's coastal resources...

Environmental Education and Public Affairs

Environmental Education and Public Affairs

Water Infrastructure

Water Infrastructure
This division, "provides financial assistance for projects that improve water quality."

Marine Fisheries

Marine Fisheries
"This division is responsible for the stewardship of the state's marine and estuarine resources..."

Water Resources

Water Resources
Works to ensure safe drinking water for the state of North Carolina...

Mitigation Services

Mitigation Services
Works to "restore and protect wetlands and waterways for future generations..."

Waste Management

Waste Management
Works to ensure that "solid and hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly...."