The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is an agency of the government of North Carolina that focuses on the preservation and protection of natural resources and public health. The department is headed by the Secretary of Environmental Quality, who is appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Cabinet.
The NCDEQ serves as a governmental entity in North Carolina responsible for environmental conservation and public health. Its leadership includes the Secretary of Environmental Quality, who is selected by the Governor of North Carolina and part of the state's executive branch.