Carteret County commissioners have voted to table a decision to sell or retain the county water system until next month’s meeting.
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U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit now features Southeast
The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit now has a section focused on the Southeast region.
Avon seeks OK to dredge 1M yards of sand for nourishment
The Army Corps of Engineers is asking for comment on a proposed project to dredge 1 million cubic yards of sand to be placed on 2.5 miles of oceanfront shoreline in Avon.
State urges responsible behavior on Masonboro Reserve
Officials are urging folks celebrating the July Fourth holiday on Masonboro Island to avoid potentially dangerous or illegal behavior such as attempting to swim across the inlet and boating under the influence.
White Oak River basin plan aims to improve water quality
The public has until July 23 to submit comments on the draft 2021 White Oak River Basin Water Resources Plan, a tool for identifying areas that need additional protection, restoration or preservation.
Corps collecting data for 20-year dredged materials plan
The Army Corps of Engineers is identifying sites and gathering data for a 20-year management plan to provide answers on where spoils from nonfederal dredge projects may be placed.
Comments open on proposed Buxton nourishment project
The Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public comment on a proposed beach nourishment project in Buxton.
State commission to hear petition on limiting CO2 pollution
N.C. Environmental Management Commission will hold a special meeting July 13 on a petition that rules be made to limit CO2 pollution from the electric power sector.
Free tram now makes stop at Ocracoke Light Station
The Ocracoke Express tram now makes a stop at the historic Ocracoke Light Station, a part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Hatteras Village Pathway construction progresses
Construction is well underway on the Hatteras Village pedestrian and multi-use pathway.
Senate budget includes fisheries studies, ferry funding
The state Senate’s two-year spending plan approved last week includes funding for fisheries research, expanding the shellfish lease program and a new loan program for growers, along with a new dedicated fund for Ferry Division capital expenses.
NCDOT to hire climate change policy adviser
The state is advertising for candidates to lead the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s climate change programs.
Rep. Gillibrand, Sen. Pappas to join PFAS town hall Tuesday
The Southern Environmental Law Center, GreenLatinos and EarthJustice are hosting a town hall discussion on PFAS
effects in drinking water and waterways Tuesday using Zoom videoconferencing.
Coast Guard changing aids to navigation in Carteret waters
The Coast Guard is making more than two dozen changes to aids to navigation near Shackleford Banks and Harkers Island in Carteret County.
New Hanover offers tips to control mosquitoes at home
New Hanover public health officials encourage residents to take steps at home to control the mosquito population.
Superfund process, cleanup to end for 20+ acres in Navassa
Officials say more than 20 acres in the 200-acre, creosote-contaminated Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. site in Navassa will have met cleanup goals by this fall.