This proclamation closes approximately 7 acres around three marinas in the B-7 Growing Area of New Hanover County, 9 acres around five marinas in the C-1 Growing Area of Onslow County, and 27 acres in Pamlico Sound in the H-4 Growing Area of Dare County. This proclamation also opens approximately 45 acres near Howe Creek in the B-7 Growing Area of New Hanover County, 7 acres around two marinas in the C-1 Growing Area of Onslow County, 82 acres around Pettiford, Boathouse, and Dubling Creeks in the D-3 Growing Area of Carteret County, 103 acres around Broad Creek in the E-1 Growing Area of Carteret County, and 85 acres around Ware and Wading Creeks in the E-4 Growing Area of Carteret County.
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Effective Date: Effective at sunrise, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, this proclamation supersedes PA-PC-2023 and brings together in one document all areas which are permanently closed to shellfish harvesting.
Issued Date: 10/23/2023
Counties Affected: New Hanover, Onslow, Carteret, and Dare.