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Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing — March 24, 2026

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Pamlico County Courthouse, 202 Main St, Bayboro, NC 28515
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish bottom and water column leases in Pamlico County beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The hearing will be held in person at the Pamlico County Courthouse (202 Main St, Bayboro, NC 28515) and via Webex.

The hearing will cover the following proposed shellfish lease application in Pamlico County:

  1. Evan R. Gadow – Shellfish Bottom and Water Column – Nos. 25-018BL / 25-019WC – 0.72 acre – Little Bear Creek

Note: The proposed lease area will be marked at each corner as a Proposed Shellfish Bottom Lease and Water Column Lease with the above numbers.

 

How to join the public hearing

Attend in person

  • Where: Pamlico County Courthouse, 202 Main St, Bayboro, NC 28515
  • When: Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Join online (Webex)

 

How to provide comments at the hearing

Members of the public may comment on the proposed shellfish leases in person at the hearing or by Webex.

To speak via Webex

To speak in person

  • You should register to speak at the meeting location between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026.

 

Sworn written comments

Sworn written comments may be submitted up to twenty-four (24) hours following the proceedings. Written comments may be submitted in two ways:

  1. Online comments – Use the online form at:

  2. Mailed comments – Mail to:

    NC Division of Marine Fisheries
    Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program
    PO Box 769
    Morehead City, NC 28557

 

Meeting materials

Presentation (PDF)

Biological investigation report

 

Contacts

Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program (hearing and lease questions)

Media inquiries

  • Patricia Smith, Public Information Officer
  • Phone: (252) 515-5500