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Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project

Planned · North Carolina · Last reported Jan 2026

Source: The Coastland Times

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation will begin its 12th year of the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project in January 2026. The project involves hiring commercial fishermen and women to locate and collect lost crab pots from North Carolina's sounds and waterways during the annual closure of internal coastal waters. The collected pots are recycled and returned to rightful owners where possible. The p

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Commercial
Location
North Carolina, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Coastland Times

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The project “Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Coastland Times.

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2026-07-22

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation will begin its 12th year of the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project in January 2026. The project involves hiring commercial fishermen and women to locate and collect lost crab pots from North Carolina's sounds and waterways during the annual closure of internal coastal waters. The collected pots are recycled and returned to rightful owners where possible. The project aims to improve habitat, water quality, and support coastal economies.

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Environmental Conservation

Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

North Carolina

Source

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The Coastland Times

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Sector

Water Supply and Storage, Commercial

Article published date

2025-11-15

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