Releases June 3, 2010 | Fishermans Post
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking public input on a proposed 30-acre coastal artificial reef in New River near Town Point.
River Works at Sturgeon City has proposed and been awarded funding to create an artificial reef in New River. Working in conjunction with the division’s Artificial Reef Program, River Works proposes using material from the U.S. 17 Herbert G. “Buddy” Phillips Bridge replacement project to construct this reef.
The division wants to hear from fishermen and others regarding the types of activity that occur in this area. Crabbing and gill netting practices and recreational fishing and boating activities are of particular interest to the division.
River Works plans to build the reef with a two-year grant, totaling $563,000, funded by revenues from the Coastal Recreational Fishing License.
A review of the project will be presented and comments from the public are desired.
Anglers, commercial fishermen, boaters, and others may comment on the proposed project at the public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on June 10 at the Jacksonville City Hall, City Council Chambers, 815 New Bridge St., Jacksonville.
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