Press Releases

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries began renewing commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits today.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Tuesday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Hanover County Library Main Branch in Wilmington. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 26 at the Dare County Government Complex, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo. A public input and comment period is scheduled for noon. At the chair’s discretion, comments may be limited to three minutes per person. The Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet at 3 p.m. on April 25 at the same location. Both meetings are open to the public.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) assessed a $64,900 penalty against Wall Recycling LLC/Elite Waste Services LLC for violating the state’s open burning rule and other violations.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit for Wolfspeed, Inc. – Siler City Factory.

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey to collect information and input to improve its engagement strategies.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Coastal Reserve today announced the reopening of the Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail. The Reserve was temporarily closed in Oct. 2022 for repairs.

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for an ocean-side swimming area in Dare County.