Press Releases

Division of Marine Fisheries opens public comment period on Southern Flounder Fishery Management

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management to implement comprehensive, long-term measures to achieve sustainable harvest in the southern flounder fishery.

Marine Fisheries reminds public of blue crab harvest closure

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public of the annual blue crab harvest closures.

Severe Drought Conditions in North Carolina Expand to Over Half the State

North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category for portions of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the Sandhills, most of the southern coastal plains, and along the entire eastern coastal area.

REMINDER: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Dec. 8

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Dec. 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (In-person and virtually, via WebEx.)

Reminder: DEQ holding Public Input Meeting on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits Dec. 14

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an online public input meeting on December 14 on the development of the new Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Members of the public may participate online or by phone.

Fisheries ask public to report cold stunned trout

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters.

DEQ, EPA and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meetings about Kerr-McGee Site in Navassa

RALEIGH – State and federal officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold two community meetings regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Tuesday, December 7. Topics will include the upcoming Operable Unit 2 excavation and related work, ongoing investigations and reuse planning.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Dec. 8

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 9:00 a.m. in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh. Limited public seating will be available and face coverings are required. The public is also invited to join the meeting online or by phone.

North Carolina certifies new state record red hind

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record red hind.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Division of Marine Fisheries schedules interjurisdictional plan advisory committee workshop

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop via web conference on Dec. 8 to review the draft Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for Interjurisdictional Fisheries with the plan advisory committee.