The Threatened Oceanfront Structures Interagency Work Group that formed in August is to meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 by WebEx to discuss property acquisition and financial assistance options for owners.
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State awards rebates for new electric vehicle chargers
Several thousand of the $172,000 in new rebates to help fund more instillations of electric vehicle chargers has gone to projects in coastal communities.
CRC Science Panel to discuss new sea level rise studies
The CRC Science Panel provides the Coastal Resources Commission with scientific data and recommendations pertaining to coastal topics.
Wording matters when talking about climate change: Study
The public’s perception of certain terms and phrases can influence how they perceive and respond to information about climate change, according to new research.
Comment period opens for draft National Seafood Strategy
A 30-day period for public review and comment opened Tuesday for the plan to increase seafood consumption and support and make the industry more resilient.
Museum to host ‘Pollination Investigation’ poster exhibit
On display starting March 20 at the Museum of the Albemarle, “Pollination Investigation” shows the process and importance of pollination.
‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ free showing Friday
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is offering the screening in recognition of Black History Month.
Groups join forces to save, release cold-stunned sea turtles
The state’s three aquariums, with help from the Coast Guard, National Park Service, veterinarians and others, recently released more than 100 sea turtles back into warmer ocean waters.
SciREN event chance for educators, researchers to meet
The networking fair is a chance for K-12 educators to meet with researchers to discuss ways to encourage science literacy for their students.
Taste of Core Sound program returns to Harkers Island
The fundraising event with a family-style dinner, program and auction is Feb. 24 at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center.
Scientists dispute claims behind call for wind moratorium
Researchers say there’s no evidence that offshore wind development surveys contributed to the recent deaths of whales along the Mid-Atlantic coast, where officials have called for a moratorium.
Coastal Land Trust acquires two Bertie County tracts
The conservation organization recently acquired a farm near Aulander and a large floodplain forest tract along the Chowan River near Colerain.
No recreational spring season for Gulf, summer flounder
The spring Gulf and summer flounder season will not take place this year to prevent the potential harvest of southern flounder, which is overfished.
Coastal Resources Commission to consider septic tank rules
Proposed changes would tighten permitting for the repair, replacement and relocation of wastewater treatment systems and septic tanks.
EPA Secretary Regan touts PFAS funding during NC stop
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced Monday in Maysville that $62 million in federal infrastructure money will be available to address drinking water contamination in North Carolina.
Marine Fisheries Commission to consider two rule changes
The three-day meeting set for Feb. 22-24 is to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront and streamed online.
