Press Releases

Division of Marine Fisheries to hold charter/for-hire meetings

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will hold three meetings in the coming weeks to give members of the charter/for-hire community an opportunity to share their perspectives on challenges facing the industry.

New mandatory harvest reporting requirements just one month away

New fishing reporting requirements are just a month away — beginning Dec. 1 — and North Carolina’s two fisheries management agencies continue efforts to get the word out, as the requirements impact both commercial and recreational fishermen.

ARCHIVED: REMINDER: Coastal Reserve to hold fall local advisory committee meetings; *New location for Rachel Carson Reserve meeting

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold fall local advisory committee meetings Nov. 5 - 18 for the following reserve sites. All meetings are open to the public.

North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission to meet Nov. 5, 2025

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Raleigh.

Comment period extended on rule change allowing domestic wastewater discharges into zero-flow streams

The public can submit written and emailed comments until Dec. 15 on a draft rule that would allow domestic wastewater discharges to zero-flow streams.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Brunswick County

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Brunswick County.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Dare County

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Dare County.

DEQ accepting public comments on modified air quality permit for Domtar Paper

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.

Marine Fisheries seeks input on changes to sheepshead management

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries plans to implement management changes for Sheepshead due to increased fishing pressure, particularly on juvenile fish, in recent years. The Division is seeking public input on potential management strategies.

Striped Bass informational meeting scheduled for Nov. 5

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries and staff from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will hold an informational meeting Nov. 5 to present upcoming management changes for Striped Bass in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse Rivers. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Washington Civic Center.