Month: August 2005

Wildlife Commission to Hear Comments On Proposed Waterfowl Season Rules

Wildlife Commission to Hear Comments On Proposed Waterfowl Season Rules RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2005) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has scheduled a series of public meetings statewide to discuss the upcoming waterfowl hunting seasons. Federal regulators this year have proposed a liberal, 60-day season for most late-season species of ducks. The federal frameworks […]

State Environmental Initiative Recognized For Innovation, Results

State Environmental Initiative Recognized For Innovation, Results RALEIGH — North Carolina’s groundbreaking initiative to restore, enhance and protect the state’s wetlands and waterways this week earned a national designation as one of the top new innovations in state government. The Council of State Governments, a Lexington, Ky., organization that focuses on emerging social, economic and […]

OVERDUE BOATERS LOCATED BY COAST GUARD HELICOPTER CREW

OVERDUE BOATERS LOCATED BY COAST GUARD HELICOPTER CREW NAPLES, Fla. –The two missing boaters, David Starrett and Frank (Flip) Dorthy, were located this afternoon 13 miles offshore of Lostmans River by a Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater helicopter. The duo claimed their 24-foot boat named Lady Marion ran out of gas 30 hours prior to […]

NOAA RAISES THE 2005 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON OUTLOOK:

NOAA RAISES THE 2005 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON OUTLOOK: BULK OF THIS SEASON’S STORMS STILL TO COME A very active Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and with more storms projected, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today increased the number of storms in its 2005 hurricane season outlook. NOAA expects an additional 11 to 14 tropical […]

Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) Public Information Committee

Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) Public Information Committee The Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) Public Information Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Craven County Community College, in the Brock Administration Building, room B202, located at 800 College Circle, New Bern, NC.The Committee will overview the […]

MFC Sea Turtle Bycatch Advisory Committee

MFC Sea Turtle Bycatch Advisory Committee The MFC Sea Turtle Bycatch Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office in Washington, NC, located at 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC. The Committee will hear […]

COAST GUARD ESCORTING DISTRESSED BOATER INTO CAPE MAY

COAST GUARD ESCORTING DISTRESSED BOATER INTO CAPE MAY ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Coast Guard units are escorting a 33-foot fishing boat that was taking on water until it is moored safely in Cape May, N.J. Sector Field Office Atlantic City received a radio call at 1:45 p.m. today from the Sunny Boy announcing “Mayday, Mayday” […]

COAST GUARD TO CELEBRATE 215TH BIRTHDAY

COAST GUARD TO CELEBRATE 215TH BIRTHDAY ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Coast Guard members throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area will celebrate 215 years of service tomorrow signifying it as the longest continuous sea-going military service in U.S. history. August 4, 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service was born when the 1st Congress approved the […]

NOAA, U.S. NAVY, U.S. COAST GUARD

NOAA, U.S. NAVY, U.S. COAST GUARD SIGN NATIONAL ICE CENTER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Top officials from NOAA, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming their support of the National Ice Center, an interagency office that provides strategic ice analyses and other services that aid the navigation of U.S. […]

Corrected Public Meeting Agenda-NC Marine Fisheries Shrimp FMP Advisory Committe

Corrected Public Meeting Agenda-NC Marine Fisheries Shrimp FMP Advisory Committee Notice is hereby given that the NC Marine Fisheries Shrimp FMP Advisory Committee that will meet on Monday, August 15, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Wayne County Center, located at 208 West Chestnut Street in Goldsboro, NC.Please see the […]