The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on a number of proposed rule changes, including six to implement amendments to the Oyster and Hard Clam fishery management plans.
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The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Division of Marine Fisheries Headquarters, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City.
Eighteen public colleges and universities in North Carolina are being recognized for their leadership in reducing the amount of energy they use.
The state Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to serve on the Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee.
Coal ash ponds are being closed, residents will get water connections
State officials are asking the public to weigh in on a draft water quality permit that would allow a critical step toward safely closing coal ash ponds at Duke Energy’s Rogers Energy Complex.
The state division of marine fisheries is reminding anglers that the recreational cobia season closes in state waters this Friday, Sept. 30.
State environmental officials are asking for public feedback on draft environmental permits that will allow safe closure of the coal ash pond at Duke Energy’s W.H. Weatherspoon Plant to begin while improving water quality protections.
The state environmental department today reached a settlement with Duke Energy that holds the utility accountable for environmental violations related to the February 2014 coal ash spill at the company’s Dan River power plant in Eden.
The state marine fisheries division is accepting public comment on a proposed bottom and water column lease for shellfish aquaculture in Pamlico County.