Press Releases

DEQ awards grants for stream restoration, water management, recreation 

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) awarded $1.14 million in grants to seven local governments and organizations to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects.

Recreational fishing license fees to increase July 1

Coastal Recreational Fishing License fees will increase July 1. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), which administers the recreational fishing license sales system for the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), announced last week that it will increase hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications

Changes to three Marine Fisheries Rules became effective today

Changes to three Marine Fisheries Commission rules became effective today, but there will be no impact to fishermen because they simply codify existing practices or regulations already implemented by proclamation.

DEQ approves International Tie, LLC stormwater permit

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) has approved International Tie, LLC’s application for a stormwater discharge permit (NCS000613) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

Division of Marine Fisheries certifies three state record fish

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified three state record fish – a near world record size Yellowmouth Grouper, a White Grunt and an Almaco Jack.

Commercial Fishing Resource Fund committees seek proposals for 2024 cycle

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund are accepting proposals for the 2024 funding cycle.

N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet June 20 and 27 by web conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on June 20 at 10:45 a.m. and June 27 at 1 p.m. to continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meetings by computer or phone.

Fishermen encouraged to renew commercial, for-hire licenses and permits ASAP

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is encouraging fishermen who plan to renew their licenses and permits in-person to do so as soon as possible, especially those who plan to go to the Manteo License Office.

DEQ Issues Title V Air Quality Permit to Alamance County Landfill

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a first-time Title V air quality permit to the Alamance County Landfill.

Public hearing scheduled for shellfish lease proposals in Carteret County

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. The hearing will be held in-person at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Central District Office, 5285 Highway 70 West, Morehead City and by WebEx.