Fisheries commission extends deadline for comments on N.C. Wildlife Federation p

 MOREHEAD CITY — The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will continue to accept written comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by the N.C. Wildlife Federation until 5 p.m. Jan. 26. Commission Chairman Sammy Corbett extended the comment period, originally scheduled to end Jan. 20, to accommodate those who were unable to speak last week during […]

STOP THE PILOT COMMERCIAL SNAPPER-GROUPER CATCH SHARE PROGRAM

  Just a quick reminder that we need your help today to stop the “pilot” commercial snapper-grouper catch share program being proposed by two South Atlantic Fishery Management Council members: Vice Chair Charlie Phillips and Chris Conklin, both commercial snapper-grouper fleet owners and dealers. Incredibly, Chris, in a recent email about this pilot program that […]

Amendment to petition for rulemaking modifies proposals to limit headrope lengt

 MOREHEAD CITY mndash; An amendment has been filed to a petition for rulemaking calling for habitat protections that, if adopted, would impact shrimp trawl fishing in most North Carolina waters. The amendment to the petition, submitted to the Marine Fisheries Commission Jan. 12, makes the following changes:     Modifies the original proposal to reduce […]

Division of Fish &Wildlife launches new web-based fish facts website

 DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is please to announce a new web based fact page for numerous fish species available to be caught or potentially caught by anglers in state and new shore coastal waters in the Atlantic Ocean.  The new website allows users to view species specific information ranging from seasons, […]

Staten Island Company Executive Arrested for Environmental Cover-Up Soil Mechani

 An 18-month investigation by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) and the Richmond County District Attorney’s office has led to the arrest of a company vice president who police say falsified documents concerning a gasoline-contaminated remediation project on Staten Island. Vincent Nantista, lead engineer and vice president of Soil […]

RICHMOND FISHING EXPO

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Coast Guard sets ice condition three for Maryland-National Capital region

 BALTIMORE — The Captain of the Port Maryland National-Capital Region set ice condition three Monday and cautions mariners to be aware of ice formation within the Sector Maryland-NCR COTP zone. Ice condition three is set when weather conditions are favorable for the formation of ice in navigable waters. Within the Sector Maryland-NCR COTP zone, navigable […]

Coastal Recreational Fishing License Committee to meet

  MOREHEAD CITY — The Coastal Recreational Fishing License Committee of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission, along with their advisors, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Central District Office, 5285 Highway 70 West, Morehead City. The committee will review and approve proposals for the 2016 Coastal Recreational […]

Coast Guard sets ice condition three for Maryland-National Capital region

 BALTIMORE — The Captain of the Port Maryland National-Capital Region set ice condition three Monday and cautions mariners to be aware of ice formation within the Sector Maryland-NCR COTP zone. Ice condition three is set when weather conditions are favorable for the formation of ice in navigable waters. Within the Sector Maryland-NCR COTP zone, navigable […]

Building Bright Futures in Boston

 In addition to patrolling the waters in and around Boston, local Coast Guard members are bringing their nautical expertise ashore for a new, special mission in the city’s Seaport District. Walking into the Community Boat Building center is an instant escape from the city. The smell of newly sanded wood introduces the bright workspace filled […]