Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions has launched an online tool with data about the benefits of natural and working lands.
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New tool can forecast shellfish growing area closures
ShellCast is a new online application funded by North Carolina Sea Grant created to predict temporary shellfish lease closures.
Herons on the hunt
Herons, shown in the foreground, look for prey along the shore of the Newport River near Crab Point in Morehead City. Photo: Dylan Ray
Manteo elevates Dickerson to full-time town manager
Melissa Dickerson, who has been interim manager for Manteo since December, has been selected to serve as full-time town manager.
Down East shares grief, strength after tragedy
The world stopped for Down East communities Sunday when a private plane with eight passengers, six from Carteret County, went down after a duck hunting trip in Hyde County.
Amid resignations, Carteret Beach Commission selects chair
Atlantic Beach Councilman Danny Navey was approved in a unanimous vote Monday after the resignation of two newly appointed members prior to what was to be their first meeting and the departure of longtime member Larry Baldwin, who resigned Jan. 7.
Moores Creek Battlefield commemorates 246th anniversary
Park staff, park partners, volunteers, and other living historians are set to offer a variety of programs and demonstrations.
Swansboro needs input on coastal hazard resilience plan
The public is encouraged to drop in Feb. 23 at town hall to discuss proposed resilience projects.
NC Supreme Court: Environmental grants can continue
The 6-0 decision means millions of dollars that Smithfield Foods pays as the result of a 25-year deal with the state nearly 22 years ago may continue to be administered through the state’s Environmental Enhancement Grant program.
Task force seeks input on environmental justice priorities
A subcommittee of the Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental and Health Equity Task Force is hosting a listening session Feb. 24 to hear public comments on priorities for addressing environmental justice concerns across the state.
Todd Spangler of Merritt catches NC record speckled trout
The previous record was caught off Wrightsville Beach in 1961.
First female DMF director to speak during history program
The Windsor native is the guest speaker March 16 for the Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch program.
NC efforts offer cold-stunned sea turtles second chance
Aquariums, state agencies and volunteer organizations work together every winter to rehabilitate sea turtles that get caught close to shore when temperatures plunge.
Online session set to focus on NC clean water issues
Climate Action North Carolina, a project of the League of Conservation Voters, is hosting an online event later this month on issues regarding clean water in the state.
Shorebird habitat restoration begins at Pea Island Refuge
Work is underway at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to restore habitat for multiple shorebird species.
Commission to review Southern flounder management plan
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is set to discuss the draft management plan for the southern flounder fishery.
