Letters of intent for 2022 Environmental Enhancement Grants are due March 31.
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Federal dollars now available for North Carolina waterways
Millions of dollars in federal spending are set to be put to use clearing shoaling in North Carolina’s inlets, harbors and channels. First in a new special reporting series.
Aquarium to host first Carnival to Combat Climate Change
Representatives from science and conservation organizations from across the state are to be on hand during the outside event set for April 2.
US House passes measure on military toxic exposure
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was attached to House Resolution 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2021, which passed the House 256-174.
Elizabeth City civil rights, suffrage pioneer to be honored
A planned historic marker on the National Votes for Women Trail will honor Annie E. Jones of Elizabeth City.
Hampstead Bypass groundbreaking set for Friday
Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette, staff and elected officials are to be on hand for the event to mark the construction start on the first section of the U.S. 17 Hampstead Bypass.
Martha Williams becomes Fish and Wildlife Service director
The former principal deputy director was sworn in Tuesday.
Sessions scheduled for Navassa Superfund site update
Environmental officials are expected to discuss plans to remove contaminated soil from a former wood treatment storage area.
Frustrations mount over imperiled Outer Banks houses
Few options are available to deal with the problem of oceanfront houses at risk of collapse on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, except to try and clean up the debris once they fall.
Tryon Palace to host Underground Railroad symposium
“Pathways to Freedom: The Underground Railroad” is set for May 21 in New Bern.
Topsail Island resilient communities open house set
Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach officials are hosting an open house March 16 to share information with the public on the climate-related risks present on the island.
US Supreme Court lets NC redistricting stand
North Carolina’s congressional map is settled for 2022, as only three of nine U.S. justices favor accepting appeal by Republican legislators. Decision leaves maps as state courts approved them.
Nonnative phragmites may help with climate resilience
For years, discussions about the invasive reed focused on eradication, but recent research finds the plant can help protect against erosion and sequester carbon.
Led to water, but not to drink
Wild mares enter the salty water between Town Marsh and Carrot Island in the Rachel Carson Reserve along Taylor’s Creek in Beaufort. Photo: Dylan Ray
Roanoke aquarium to recognize women in science
Celebrate International Women’s Day Saturday at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Film looks at water quality’s impact on state fisheries
The documentary film “Tidal Alert: The State of Water Quality and its Impacts on Coastal Fisheries” is set for release March 22.
