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State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 16 in Raleigh and via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, in-person in Raleigh and virtually, via WebEx.

Meeting Agenda 

The meeting will be in-person at the following location:

217 West Jones Street, Raleigh 27603

(Green Square Training Room, Room 1210)

Observer Trip Scheduling System notifications restored

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has fixed a technical issue with the Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS) that had been affecting the system’s automated fisherman selection and confirmation number notifications.

Division of Marine Fisheries releases annual Fishery Management Plan Review

Wondering about the science behind management of state marine fisheries species? Check out the 2025 Fishery Management Plan Review, released today by the NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).

State certifies new state record for Jolthead Porgy

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for the Jolthead Porgy (Calamus bajonado).

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water ahead of holiday weekend

As the summer comes to an end and the Labor Day holiday is upon us, the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) reminds the public to avoid contact with discolored water that could indicate the presence of an algal bloom.

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

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.

State invites communities to apply for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program  

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for approximately $2.5 million in funding through Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) to help coastal communities design and implement projects that strengthen local resilience to coastal hazards. Applications are due Nov. 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. 

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

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Carteret County.

Kingfishes (sea mullet) scoping period begins today

The Division of Marine Fisheries’ scoping period for Kingfishes (sea mullet) begins today, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide input about stock and fishery issues, and share ideas on management strategies for the scheduled 5-year review of the N.C. Kingfishes Fishery Management Plan (FMP).

Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 2 by Teleconference

The Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.