Press Releases

CANCELLED: Public meeting on Active Energy Renewable Power

RALEIGH – The public meeting scheduled for Active Energy Renewable Power on Monday, March 16, at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center has been cancelled based on the current guidance to avoid gatherings of over 100 people to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.  

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled on Carteret County shellfish lease proposals

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County on April 15 at 6 p.m.

Ozone season launches with new forecast method

Along with the return of spring blooms and pollen, March 1 marks the beginning of the 2020 ozone season. From now through October 31, the daily air quality forecasts from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will, for the first time, include forecasts for ozone for nearly all counties in the state. 

POSTPONED: Public hearing on draft air quality permits for Carolina Sunrock to be held on March 31 in Caswell County

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, on two draft permits for Carolina Sunrock LLC. 

2020 recreational flounder season announced

Division of Marine Fisheries Director Steve Murphey has announced that the 2020 recreational flounder season will be Aug. 16 through Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters of the state.

Public hearing scheduled on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. March 26 at the Sneads Ferry Branch Public Library, 1330 N.C. Highway 210, Sneads Ferry.

Marine Fisheries Commission adopts Blue Crab Plan Amendment

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission approved measures to end overfishing and achieve sustainable harvest with the adoption of the Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 at its meeting last week

State to Review Small Mesh Gill Net Regulations

The Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality has directed the Division of Marine Fisheries to conduct a thorough review of the regulations governing the use of small mesh gill nets in North Carolina fisheries

MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting agenda modified due to forecasted inclement weather

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has modified its agenda for this week’s meeting due to forecasted inclement weather.

REMINDER: Secretaries' Science Advisory Board to meet February 24

RALEIGH – The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday, February 24, in Raleigh to discuss PFOA/PFOS and hexavalent chromium recommendations. The meeting will also include an opportunity for a public forum.