The NC Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The hearing will be conducted both in person at the Holly Ridge Community Center, 404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge, North Carolina 28445, and virtually via Webex.
How to Join the Public Hearing
Join Online
Click here to join the Webex meeting
- Webinar Number/Access Code: 2433 115 3738
- Attendee Password: 3nZ2t29gnv2
- Phone/Video System Access: Dial 36928294
Join by Phone
U.S. Toll Number: +1-415-655-0003
Submit Public Comments
- Deadline: 6 p.m. April 23, 2025
Meeting Materials
Presentation
The meeting presentation will be made available prior to the hearing.
Register to Speak Virtually via Webex
Individuals who wish to provide verbal comments during the hearing via Webex must complete registration by 4 p.m. on April 22. To register, please visit this link. Early registration is encouraged to facilitate orderly participation.
Investigation Reports
The following reports provide detailed information on shellfish lease applications under review:
- Troy T. Davis (23-030BL/23-031WC)
- SeWee Shellfish, LLC – Alberto Solana and Jonathan Kent (24-019BL/24-020WC)
- Kelly M. Robertson & Brassai M. Mustin (24-025WC)
- Middle Sound Mariculture, LLC – James M. Hargrove (24-034BL/24-035WC)
- Gator Bay Oyster Company, LLC – Nelson C. Bullock (24-028BL/24-029WC)
- Big Cypress Mariculture LLC – John W. Eynon (24-039BL/24-040WC)
Further information on these proposed leases may be found on the interactive Shellfish Leasing Tool.