Press Releases

DEQ Secretary statement on WesternGeco seismic testing decision

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is disappointed to learn of U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s decision to override North Carolina's Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) Consistency Objection to WesternGeco’s proposal to conduct Geological and Geophysical (Seismic) surveys off the North Carolina coast.

REMINDER: Division of Marine Fisheries seeks comments on draft spending plan for federal CARES Act relief

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking input from the public on a draft spending plan for $5.4 million in federal CARES Act fisheries assistance. The spending plan must be approved by NOAA Fisheries for the state to receive the funding.

MEDIA ADVISORY: N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet virtually June 16

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 16.

REMINDER: State coastal commission to meet by video conference June 10-11

The N. C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet June 10-11 by video conference. The meetings will begin at 9 a.m. both days. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks comments on draft spending plan for federal CARES Act relief

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking input from the public on a draft spending plan for $5.4 million in federal CARES Act fisheries assistance.

Circle hooks will be required for recreational shark fishing beginning June 22

Recreational anglers will be required to use circle hooks when fishing for sharks with natural bait in state waters beginning June 22

MEDIA ADVISORY: Peer review workshop for striped bass stock assessment scheduled

Staff with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop by webinar June 16-17 with scientists who are continuing the peer review of a draft assessment of the Albemarle-Roanoke striped bass stock

Approval of Riparian Buffer Impacts for Bridge at Crabtree Creek

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources has approved a buffer authorization request by Wake Stone Corporation (Wake Stone) for the proposed construction of a bridge over Crabtree Creek.

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks comments on draft spending plan for federal CARES Act relief

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking input from the public on a draft spending plan for $5.4 million in federal CARES Act fisheries assistance. The spending plan must be approved by NOAA Fisheries for the state to receive the funding.

Special meeting of Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board on June 11

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 11, remotely via video conference. The public is invited to watch the meeting online or listen by phone.