Topics Related to Coastal Management

State encourages safe and responsible behavior while visiting Masonboro Island Reserve during July Fourth holiday

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve.

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

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

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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

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.

Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet June 20 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. to continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone.

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

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