Division of Coastal Management invites public comments on draft 2026-2030 Section 309 Assessment and Strategy
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Division of Coastal Management (DCM) invites the public to submit comments on the draft 2026-2030 Section 309 Assessment and Strategy.
The assessment is performed every 5 years to identify priority issues and enhancement opportunities. The assessment and strategy development follows guidelines outlined in Section 309 of the Coastal Zone Management Act and allows for additional funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for prioritized strategies.
The Draft 2026-2030 Section 309 Assessment and Strategy is available at the Related Information section on this page.
Public comments will be accepted from April 22, 2025 until May 23, 2025.
Comments may be mailed to Ania Bayers, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 or emailed to ania.bayers@deq.nc.gov or DCMcomments@deq.nc.gov. Please put “Section 309 Public Comments” in the subject line.