The fellowship is for researchers and DEQ staff to identify and address gaps in information about PFAS and identify research needs.
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Dredge work to fix Ocracoke shoaling begins
Dredging to alleviate shoaling near the Ocracoke-Silver Lake Terminal began Friday and may take up to 10 days to complete.
Mighty cypress
A cypress tree stands tall just off the shoreline of the Neuse River near James City. Photo: Dylan Ray
EPA proposes excavating Navassa treated wood-storage site
Environmental Protection Agency officials announced a plan Tuesday to remove as much as 12 inches of soil from a roughly 1.6-acre portion of the former Kerr-McGee Corp. site where chemically treated wood was once stored.
Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday at Arboretum
The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum will host the second annual Juneteenth celebration from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Arboretum in Wilmington.
Estuarine flounder dealer permits now available
Applications for the free permit are available online, by calling, or by setting up an appointment at one of the division offices.
Health advisories for GenX, PFAS announced at conference
Radhika Fox, the Environmental Protection Agency’s assistant administrator for water, announced new and updated federal health advisories for GenX and related substances Wednesday during a meeting on emerging compounds held in Wilmington.
Storm surge, flooding awareness campaign underway
Dare County and National Weather Service officials have partnered to help educate the public on the hazards of storm surge and flooding.
Climate Change Interagency Council to meet June 23
The Interagency Council was established by Executive Order No. 80, which also directed cabinet agencies to coordinate their efforts to address climate change and transition to a clean energy economy.
Kill Devil Hills begins first of 7 Dare nourishment projects
The Kill Devil Hills beach nourishment project began Monday and is expected to be completed in about a month.
Institute’s meeting to focus on soil vitality, productivity
Climate change mitigation through soil health will be one of the topics addressed during the Soil Health Institute’s seventh annual meeting in August.
Research network to link environmental, social sciences
Researchers, with recent funding from the National Science Foundation, are working to bring forward voices from rural, poorer coastal NC communities most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Coastal residents asked to weigh in on resilience planning
Officials said diverse stakeholder partnership is needed to ensure that the scope of work reflects local priorities.
CFPUA invites comment on source water protection plan
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority officials have released a draft source water protection plan outlining strategies to protect the lower Cape Fear River from pollution.
State adds tons of material to artificial reefs
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program recently partnered with a various organizations to add material to existing man-made reefs.
Book shines light on remarkable women of the Outer Banks
Hannah Bunn West’s new book, “Remarkable Women of the Outer Banks,” reveals the stories of seven impactful coastal NC women.
