Guest commentary: North Carolina’s collaborative shellfish strategy includes public education efforts showcasing how oysters can be a catalyst for a resilient future, where people and ecosystems thrive.
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Governor recommits to a clean energy economy
Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday signed an executive order with new emissions-reduction goals and calling for new ways to reach carbon neutrality, prioritize environmental justice and develop clean energy transportation options.
New Hanover County’s 24th TreeFest postponed
The effort to help area homeowners rebuild the tree population wiped out by hurricanes Bertha and Fran is set for Jan. 14-15 at Independence Mall.
Commission to vote on permanent wetland protection rules
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is set to meet Wednesday and Thursday via remote access.
Groups: New Hanover development request ‘sheer folly’
Approval of the requested development ordinance text amendment could clear the way for construction of high-rise condominiums on a flood-prone 8-acre parcel near the Battleship North Carolina that a coalition of six organizations says would destroy habitat and areas of historic and cultural significance.
Wildlife Commission rule changes virtual hearing Jan. 20
The public hearing is to review the 2022-2023 proposed regulation changes to inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game lands and other regulated activities.
Summer selected to lead Land and Water Fund, Division
Summer has for the past seven months served as interim director of the N.C. Division of Land and Water Stewardship.
Southern Shores to push mid-Currituck bridge project
Southern Shores town council is taking some short-term steps to push along the proposed mid-Currituck bridge, which has been the held up in a yearslong legal battle.
Bridge will bypass Pea Island, but refuge access to remain
The new “jug handle” bridge bypassing the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is set to open early this year.
Cherry Branch ferry to run on alternate schedule this week
The Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will be on an alternate schedule Jan. 6-10 because of COVID-19 exposure and cases among employees.
After the rain
A rainbow commands the sky over the Newport River and the Radio Island Fishing Pier Wednesday in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Dare County’s Colington Road improvements to begin
NCDOT has awarded a $20 million contract for safety and operational improvements to Colington Road in Dare County.
NC Sea Grant welcomes new education specialist
Erika Young has joined North Carolina Sea Grant as the coastal and marine education specialist.
Natural, cultural resources department celebrates 50 years
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is celebrating this year its 50th anniversary as a state cabinet-level agency with events and online content.
Lower Neuse River adapted, recovered from Florence: Study
A recent study looked at the effects of 2018’s Hurricane Florence on the Neuse River’s physical landscape and the Neuse estuary.
Proposed offshore wind in NC information session set
The League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear plans to host an online presentation on a proposed offshore wind sale in the Wilmington area.