Posted on August 11, 2025
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding over $9.39 million for five projects in coastal North Carolina, including one in Carteret County, according to a release from the NCDEQ’s office.
The coastline is one of our state’s natural treasures and serves as the livelihood of many communities in eastern North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These grants will help preserve our state’s beauty, protect people’s livelihoods, and keep communities safe.
The Carteret County Bogue Banks 2025-2026 beach nourishment design proposal was approved for funding, with a total of $663,537 from the Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund, according to the NCDEQ.
This funding will help coastal communities protect natural resources that are essential to their quality of life and economies,” said DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson. “By restoring beaches and dunes, the projects will also make these communities more resilient to future storms.
