The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will close all Coastal and Joint fishing waters in North Carolina to both commercial and recreational Spotted Seatrout harvest at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, due to widespread …
Due to the forecasted winter storm, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has postponed the Lines of Communication meetings that were scheduled for next week in Winnabow, Morehead City, Hatteras, and Manteo. The South Atlantic Fishery Management …
The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person in Downtown Raleigh, or online or join the meeting by phone. An agenda and supporting documents will be posted on …
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters. During the winter, spotted seatrout move to relatively shallow …
MOREHEAD CITY - The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve, a program of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management, is again partnering with Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for …
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) anticipates that approximately $1.5 million in funding will be available for the 2026-27 fiscal year to help local governments improve public access to coastal beaches and …
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Executive Committee is scheduled to meet via web conference on Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. to discuss the agenda for the February regular business meeting. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone. When: …
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. to discuss preparing the “Effects of Hard Structures on Coastlines” report. At the CRC’s November 2025 meeting, the panel was tasked …
Sheepshead regulations will change for both recreational and commercial fisheries beginning March 1. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is implementing changes because of increases in sheepshead harvest, …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects across North Carolina. The grants …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) announced today that the Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the non-federal project sponsor (the North Carolina State Ports Authority), has asked DCM …
Itching to share your ideas on federal fisheries management? The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries encourages fishermen to attend one of four upcoming South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Lines of …
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The hearing will be held in person at the Holly Ridge Community …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resource (DWR) has released data from a preliminary study that found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present in soil, wastewater and biosolids, the nutrient-rich organic …
In 2025, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) supported communities recovering from Hurricane Helene, took actions to address PFAS contamination and continued to protect the state’s natural resources for the health and prosperity of …
Dry conditions are widespread in North Carolina, according to the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, released on Thursday. All or parts of 32 counties in central and western North Carolina are considered in severe …
Chris Lee was formally pinned during a ceremony today as the new Colonel of the N.C. Marine Patrol, the top law enforcement officer at the Division of Marine Fisheries. Lee, who has worn the Marine Patrol uniform for 18 years and most recently served as …
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet Jan. 7-8 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee meetings …
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is providing guidance to property owners, organizations and towns that plan to accept natural Christmas trees for use in dune restoration. Locally donated, undecorated natural …
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has been granted additional time by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete its review of a federal request to deepen and widen the Wilmington Harbor …
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