Press Releases

New and amended rules will take effect Feb. 1 that will require authorization for some activities at N.C. Coastal Reserve sites. The changes will enhance the Reserve’s ability to balance ecosystem protection and compatible traditional uses.

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a second workshop by webinar Feb. 8-9 with scientists to review the draft assessment of the North Carolina striped mullet stock.

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Feb.10 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort. A public input and comment period is scheduled for noon. At the chair’s discretion, comments may be limited to three minutes per person. Prior to the commission meeting, the Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the same location. Both meetings are open to the public. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all attendees should wear a mask and maintain social distance during the meeting.

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel will meet February 3 by web conference. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone. Agenda items include a discussion of the CRC’s Draft Charge to the Science Panel for sea level rise updates.

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Feb. 8, 2022. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and the public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday, February 7, via WebEx. The public is invited to attend the meeting online or by phone.