Press Releases

Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through Washington office closed for two days

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through the Department of Environmental Quality’s Washington Regional Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27-28

Marine Fisheries Commission looks at curbing user conflicts associated with shellfish leases

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission took steps toward addressing user conflicts associated with shellfish leases at its meeting Thursday

Water quality swimming alert lifted for sound-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming alert at a sound-side site in Carteret County.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for ocean-side site in New Hanover County

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

Water quality swimming alert issued for sound-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Carteret County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality swimming standards.

Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site in New Hanover County

An advisory against swimming was posted today at an ocean-side site in New Hanover County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.

State seeks feedback on Chemours Consent Order Addendum

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks public comment on the Addendum to the Consent Order, which requires significant additional actions by Chemours to prevent PFAS pollution from entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater from the Fayetteville Works Site. Comments will be accepted through September 17.

Marine Fisheries to issue North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Tournament citations for flounder; Recreational flounder season starts Sunday

The Division of Marine Fisheries will issue North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Tournament citations for flounder catches that weigh 5 pounds or more during the recreational flounder season, which begins Sunday.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Pamlico County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Pamlico County.

Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Pamlico County

An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Pamlico County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.