Division of Coastal Management Work for DEQ DEQ is looking for top talent to share their knowledge, skills, and commitment to a strong, safe environment for our state and beyond. See all current job openings! N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Meeting - November 2022 The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Nov. 17 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., and a public input and comment period is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Prior to the commission meeting, the Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at the same location. Both meetings are open to the public. Click here for meeting agenda and materials. Guidance for Site Assessment & Monitoring of Thin-Layer Projects in NC Tidal Marshes The N.C Division of Coastal Management led an interagency working group to develop guidance for the permitting of “thin layer” placement projects on tidal marshes in North Carolina. Thin-layer placement is a coastal wetland restoration or enhancement strategy whereby material (often dredged sediment) is intentionally placed on a wetland to increase its elevation while maintaining hydrology necessary for the restoration of targeted wetland species. Click here to review the Thin Layer Placement Guidance Document Division of Coastal Management Interactive Map Viewer The DCM Interactive Map Viewer is provided as a tool to view and compare before and after images in oceanfront communities! DCM Interactive Map Viewer State extends application period for fiscal year 2022-2023 planning and management grants in CAMA counties; Deadline is Dec. 1 The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has extended the application period to Dec. 1 for local government planning and management grants for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Local governments in the 20-county coastal area are invited to apply for funding for projects that are anticipated to begin Dec. 15 and to be completed by June 2023. Click here to apply. Application deadline: Dec. 1 Local Permit Officers Local Permit Officers (LPOs) issue minor permits for projects, such as single-family houses that don't require major permits or general permits. They are reviewed, issued and administered by local governments under contract with DCM. Click here to find the LPO in your area! Find a Field Rep Locator Tool The Division of Coastal Management has launched a new interactive mapping tool to assist the public in identifying the appropriate field representative in the 20 coastal counties to start the permit application process in your area. The tool provides this information in a simple map format. Click here to Find a Field Rep in your CAMA region! What We Do The Division of Coastal Management works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state's Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC. The division serves as staff to the CRC. Learn More About The Division North Carolina Section 309 Assessment & Strategy 2021-2025 DCM Offices Coastal Management Coastal Management GIS Data Coastal Management Coastal Resiliency Coastal Management Coastal Resources Commission Coastal Management CAMA Permits Coastal Management CAMA Rules Coastal Management Land Use Planning Coastal Management Oceanfront Shorelines Coastal Management Estuarine Shorelines Coastal Management Clean Marina Program Coastal Management Hot Topics Coastal Management Beach & Waterfront Access The Division of Coastal Management awards about $1 million a year in matching grants for projects to improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways. Funding for the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program comes from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Find Access Sites Learn More About the Access Program About Coastal North Carolina 20 Cama Counties in the State If your project is in one of the 20 CAMA counties, you may need to obtain a development permit. 12K Miles of Estuarine Shorelines These shallow sounds, rivers and creeks make up one of the largest estuarine systems in the United States. 320 Miles of Beautiful Ocean Beaches With more than 400 public access locations, to help you get some sand between your toes. Coastal Reserve Program The mission of the N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is "to promote informed management and stewardship of North Carolina’s estuarine and coastal habitats through research, education, and example." Learn More
Division of Coastal Management Work for DEQ DEQ is looking for top talent to share their knowledge, skills, and commitment to a strong, safe environment for our state and beyond. See all current job openings! N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Meeting - November 2022 The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Nov. 17 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., and a public input and comment period is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Prior to the commission meeting, the Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at the same location. Both meetings are open to the public. Click here for meeting agenda and materials. Guidance for Site Assessment & Monitoring of Thin-Layer Projects in NC Tidal Marshes The N.C Division of Coastal Management led an interagency working group to develop guidance for the permitting of “thin layer” placement projects on tidal marshes in North Carolina. Thin-layer placement is a coastal wetland restoration or enhancement strategy whereby material (often dredged sediment) is intentionally placed on a wetland to increase its elevation while maintaining hydrology necessary for the restoration of targeted wetland species. Click here to review the Thin Layer Placement Guidance Document Division of Coastal Management Interactive Map Viewer The DCM Interactive Map Viewer is provided as a tool to view and compare before and after images in oceanfront communities! DCM Interactive Map Viewer State extends application period for fiscal year 2022-2023 planning and management grants in CAMA counties; Deadline is Dec. 1 The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has extended the application period to Dec. 1 for local government planning and management grants for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Local governments in the 20-county coastal area are invited to apply for funding for projects that are anticipated to begin Dec. 15 and to be completed by June 2023. Click here to apply. Application deadline: Dec. 1 Local Permit Officers Local Permit Officers (LPOs) issue minor permits for projects, such as single-family houses that don't require major permits or general permits. They are reviewed, issued and administered by local governments under contract with DCM. Click here to find the LPO in your area! Find a Field Rep Locator Tool The Division of Coastal Management has launched a new interactive mapping tool to assist the public in identifying the appropriate field representative in the 20 coastal counties to start the permit application process in your area. The tool provides this information in a simple map format. Click here to Find a Field Rep in your CAMA region! What We Do The Division of Coastal Management works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state's Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC. The division serves as staff to the CRC. Learn More About The Division North Carolina Section 309 Assessment & Strategy 2021-2025 DCM Offices Coastal Management Coastal Management GIS Data Coastal Management Coastal Resiliency Coastal Management Coastal Resources Commission Coastal Management CAMA Permits Coastal Management CAMA Rules Coastal Management Land Use Planning Coastal Management Oceanfront Shorelines Coastal Management Estuarine Shorelines Coastal Management Clean Marina Program Coastal Management Hot Topics Coastal Management Beach & Waterfront Access The Division of Coastal Management awards about $1 million a year in matching grants for projects to improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways. Funding for the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program comes from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Find Access Sites Learn More About the Access Program About Coastal North Carolina 20 Cama Counties in the State If your project is in one of the 20 CAMA counties, you may need to obtain a development permit. 12K Miles of Estuarine Shorelines These shallow sounds, rivers and creeks make up one of the largest estuarine systems in the United States. 320 Miles of Beautiful Ocean Beaches With more than 400 public access locations, to help you get some sand between your toes. Coastal Reserve Program The mission of the N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is "to promote informed management and stewardship of North Carolina’s estuarine and coastal habitats through research, education, and example." Learn More
