This hearing was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on a proposed shellfish bottom and water column lease in Pamlico County on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Pamlico County Courthouse, 202 Main St, Bayboro, NC 28515. The hearing concerned the proposed shellfish lease application listed below.
Shellfish Lease Application Reviewed at the Hearing
25-018BL / 25-019WC
Shellfish Bottom and Water Column
0.72 acre
Little Bear Creek
Applicant: Evan R. Gadow
The proposed lease area can be identified by lease number at each corner of the proposed shellfish lease footprint.
Public Comment
Public comments on these proposed shellfish leases were accepted at the hearing and through the comment methods described in the original notice. The public participation windows associated with this hearing have ended.
Meeting Materials
Biological Investigation Report
View 25-018BL / 25-019WC Biological Investigation Report
Presentation
View Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing Presentation
Contact Information
Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program
Phone: (252) 515-5600
Email: SLAP@deq.nc.gov
Media Inquiries
Patricia Smith, Public Information Officer
Phone: (252) 515-5500