Topics Related to Coastal Management

Notice of Federal Consistency Review of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Consistency Determination for the Proposed Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

June 29, 2024, 8am - August 31, 2024, 5pm

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management (DCM) hereby gives notice that public review and comment is invited on a proposed federal action.

REMINDER: N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet June 27 by web conference; deadline approaching for draft Sea Level Rise Update comments

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on 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. DCM is accepting public comments on the Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel’s draft Sea Level Rise update. Public comments will be accepted until July 3, 2024, at 5 p.m.

State announces availability of funds for habitat restoration and conservation projects

June 19, 2024, 2pm - July 19, 2024, 5pm

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) announced the availability of more than $40 million in funding through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition for habitat restoration and conservation projects.

State announces availability of funds for habitat restoration and conservation projects

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) announced the availability of more than $40 million in funding through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition for habitat restoration and conservation projects.

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.

CRC Science Panel to meet June 27 by web conference

June 27, 2024, 1pm - 2:30pm

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

WHAT:          CRC Science Panel Meeting

WHEN:          June 27

WHERE:       Meeting by video conference

Webinar topic:
CRC Science Panel Meeting - June 27, 2024

Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet June 20 by web conference

June 20, 2024, 10:45am - 12:15pm

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

WHAT:          CRC Science Panel Meeting 

WHEN:          June 20 

WHERE:       Meeting by video conference

REMINDER: State Accepting Comment on Draft Sea Level Rise Update

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting public comments on the Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel’s draft Sea Level Rise update.  Public comments will be accepted until July 3, 2024, at 5 p.m.

State coastal agency announces funding to keep local waterways clean

May 21, 2024, 12:01am - May 21, 2025, 11:59pm

The N.C. Department of Environment Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for approximately $170,000 in funding under the North Carolina Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program. This grant program provides financial assistance through the U.S.

N.C. Coastal Reserve celebrates Discover the N.C. Coastal Reserve tour with stop at Rachel Carson Reserve

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), a program of the Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management, hosted its third stop on the “Discover the N.C. Coastal Reserve” Tour on May 17 at the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort, NC. The tour began with brief remarks by staff, local and state officials at the chapel at the Beaufort Hotel, followed by a guided boat tour, with a stop at the Carrot Island boardwalk.