N.C. Coastal Meeting Set for August 12

A joint meeting of the Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee and the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will be held at 1 p.m., on August 12, at the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington.

The committees will review sections of the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan, including chapters on Priority Habitat Issues, Existing Protection, Restoration and Enhancement Efforts.

The committees will also provide input on draft recommendations of the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan.

The Agenda

1 p.m. Call to Order
Vote on the Approval of the Agenda
Vote on Approval of Meeting Minutes from previous meetings (Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee and CHPP Steering Committee)

1:15 p.m. Public Comment
Receive public comment on fisheries management issues under the scope of the committee

1:30 p.m. Overview of revised CHPP chapters

2 p.m. Review of CHPP priority habitat issues chapter and draft options

3:30 p.m. Review of draft CHPP recommendations

5:00 p.m. Next Steps

5:10 p.m. Additional Business
Discuss any additional business involving management issues under the scope of the committee.