Topics Related to Coastal Reserve

September 14, 2021, 3:59am
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 and G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2)g. that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to adopt the rule cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0203, amend the rules cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0102, .0105, and readopt with substantive changes the rules cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0101, .0103, .0104, .0201, and .0202.

Link to agency website pursuant to G.S. 150B-19.1(c):  https://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/rules-regulations/proposed-main
July 15, 2021, 4:01am
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 and G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2)g. that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to adopt the rule cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0203, amend the rules cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0102, .0105, and readopt with substantive changes the rules cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0101, .0103, .0104, .0201, and .0202.

Link to agency website pursuant to G.S. 150B-19.1(c):  https://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/rules-regulations/proposed-main
September 9, 2021, 6pm - 7:30pm
Learn more about NOAA's Margaret A. Davidson fellowship and meet staff from the Coastal Reserve at this informational webinar.
August 26, 2021, 4:30pm
Public Hearing:

Date:  August 26, 2021

Time:  12:30 p.m.

Location:  Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557

 

Comments may be submitted to: 

Rebecca Ellin

NC Division of Coastal Management

400 Commerce Avenue

Morehead City, NC 28557

Phone: (252) 838-0880

Emailed to: rebecca.ellin@ncdenr.gov

 
August 26, 2021, 4:30pm
Based on current guidance to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the NC Department of Environmental Quality is providing notice of the change of procedure for the public hearing on the proposed changes to rules for the NC Coastal Reserve at 15A NCAC 07O. The public hearing will still be conducted at the same date and time, but instead of an in-person meeting, it will be held virtually. In accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 and G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2)g.
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve. For the 2021 holiday, the state coastal agency and the sheriff’s office are working together to provide for public safety and to increase public awareness of responsible visitor behavior on the island.
June 17, 2021, 1pm - June 18, 2021, 4pm
A National Estuarine Research Reserve program.

What is Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE)?
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will conduct an application process to identify potential members for its Local Advisory Committees. Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve’s ten sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke’s Island Reserve, Masonboro Island Reserve, Permuda Island Reserve, Rachel Carson Reserve, Buxton Woods Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, Currituck Banks Reserve, and Emily and Preyer Buckridge Reserve.
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold local advisory committee meetings by web conference April 19-30, 2021. The public may join the meetings online or by phone.