The meeting begins at 2 p.m. Thursday at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension-Pasquotank County Center Building in Elizabeth City.
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Carteret Beach Commission to hear ‘state of beach’ report
The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Emerald Isle town board room.
Landowner resource workshop to zero in on conservation
Various agencies will be on hand to help property owners learn more about conservation management during the workshop Oct. 3 in Whiteville.
Plan in motion to build resiliency in Carteret’s North River
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch has worked with North River residents on a long-term plan to address multiple flooding challenges in the flood-prone, unincorporated area of the county .
Redfish through seasons: Target wisely, release carefully
Popular with anglers, to catch red drum, the state saltwater fish, takes experience and know-how, and preserving them for the future requires care and expediency in returning to the water those you boat.
Division awards $2.8 million in public water access grants
The Division of Coastal Management made the awards to 14 local governments to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters.
Gateway to Down East
A maze of creeks cuts through the salt marshes north of the Commissioner Jonathan Robinson Bridge and the gateway to Down East Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Ocean Fest to fill two days with music, vintage surf contest
Taking place Sept. 20-21, tickets for Ocean Fest in Surf City range from $25 to $70 per person.
Outrigger canoe club set to embark on third year, final leg
The We the Water initiative, which aims to shed light on the need for clean water and support work to improve water quality, begins on Friday the last stretch of its paddling journey along the entire North Carolina coast.
Cape Lookout dredge spoils used to restore vanishing island
A haven for waterbirds since at least 1970, the quickly vanishing Sandbag Island near Harkers Island was recently expanded from a tenth of an acre to 5 acres using spoils from a dredge project around Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
State issues swimming advisory for Buxton, Rodanthe
N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program officials have issued a precautionary advisory warning against swimming in ocean waters near Corbina Drive in Rodanthe and near Cottage Avenue and Tower Circle in Buxton.
NC focuses on helping municipal water, sewer — not septic
Some towns are providing assistance for people on private systems, about half the state’s households.
Celebrate Jockey’s Ridge at sandcastle-building contest
The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge are calling for artists of all ages and skills to join them at the state park Saturday, Sept. 14.
‘Strong petroleum smells’ lead to expanded beach closure
The odors Thursday prompted Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff to temporarily broaden the closed area of Buxton Beach near a former military and Coast Guard site.
Coastal fall gardening a challenge; can still yield rewards
Autumn is starting to signal its arrival, and while spring planting gets all the attention, this region offers two growing seasons with the promise of success, despite pests and problems unique to the coast.
Swim advisories posted for Carteret, New Hanover sites
Routine water testing revealed that bacteria levels at the accesses on sounds in Carteret County and New Hanover County exceed state and Environmental Protection Agency recreational water quality standards.
