The NC Sierra Club is partnering with multiple organizations, Audubon, Cape Fear River Watch and the Southern Environmental Law Center to protect our river and surrounding environment.

Thank you all for your comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement at multiple stages of review. The comment periods are closed.

The latest review was with the Division of Coastal Management within the Department of Environmental Quality - to determine whether the project is consistent with the charter of the DCM, stating “... among NC's most valuable resources are it's coastal lands and waters ... which should be preserved and protected". DCM objected to the project.The USACOE may pause the project to work with the state or proceed with a formal dispute resolution process.

From the Division of Coastal Management: “DCM has objected to the Corps’ Consistency Determination because the 403 Proposal and supporting documentation did not supply sufficient information about PFAS, flooding, and placement of dredged material to allow DCM to adequately evaluate consistency with North Carolina’s enforceable coastal laws and policies.” DCM references the large amount of public comments, written and in person, opposing the project, raising concerns about environmental harm, toxic substances, reduced resiliency and damage to historically significant places. Multiple local governments also voiced concerns. Our comments matter!

Department of Environmental Quality: Division of Coastal Management

Port plan would have ‘significant adverse impacts’: DCM

While there are no open public comment periods now, this is a great time to write to or call your elected officials to make your opinion and concerns known. We will keep updating on this project as it develops.