The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committee meetings are scheduled for later this month and into December.
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Abandoned trawlers removal underway in Holden Beach
Brunswick County and the North Carolina Coastal Federation are working together to remove two sunken commercial fishing vessels as part of an effort to rid the coast of marine debris.
Estuaries, though small, have huge economic impact: report
These small areas where rivers mix with salt water in coastal regions contribute a significant amount to the country’s economy, according to a recent update to a decade-old report on the economics of estuaries.
Cape Lookout to welcome stargazers this weekend
This month’s Astronomy Night with the Crystal Coast Stargazers begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the national seashore’s Harkers Island Visitor Center.
NCDOT releases updated state scenic byways guide
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s new Byways Guidebook, now in its fifth edition, has been updated to include 11 byways established since the last edition released in 2008.
Dare County resumes recycling on America Recycles Day
Staffing issues remain but the service that ended earlier this year is available again with new changes in place.
Feds withdraw plan to scale back red wolf protections in NC
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cited recent court decisions and public comments about the 2018 proposal to remove most private land in the 1.7-million-acre recovery area in Hyde, Tyrrell, Dare, Beaufort and Washington counties.
Commission to vote on Coastal Habitat Protection Plan
The state Environmental Management Commission is expected to consider approving the 2021 amendment to the plan when it meets Thursday in Raleigh.
Environmental grants awarded to eastern NC projects
The $866,591 in awards to preserve and enhance the environment is part of a settlement agreement made in 2000 between the state attorney general’s office and Smithfield Foods.
Wrightsville Beach bridge to undergo yearlong facelift
The outside eastbound lane of the South Banks Channel Bridge on Causeway Drive will be closed for about a year starting Monday.
National Park Service seeks comment on NC 12 upgrades
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials want feedback on a plan to lengthen turn lanes for improve safety and flow at the Coquina Beach Access intersection and Bodie Island Lighthouse Road.
Outer Banks national parks launch text alert service
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial now offer messaging alerts on conditions, educational programs and operations.
Duke to study offshore wind energy’s effects on marine life
With a recently announced $7.5 million federal grant, Duke University is leading a research project to better understand how offshore wind development can affect marine species.
CRC OKs Coastal Habitat Protection Plan amendment
The Coastal Resources Commission was the first vote of the three commissions needed to approve the 2021 amendment.
Corps suspends nationwide clean water permitting action
The Army Corps of Engineers, citing a recent court decision in California throwing out Trump-era regulatory changes affecting water quality certifications under section 401 of the Clean Water Act, has put a hold on permitting decisions under its nationwide permit program.
Stacia Strong joins federation as communications director
The former reporter and television news anchor has joined the North Carolina Coastal Federation as communications director.
