“What we found is we’re not finding the carp numbers in the lake that we thought were there,” Kendall Smith, refuge manager at Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, told the Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan Core Stakeholder Team at a recent meeting.
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Endowment to add $7.5 million for Fort Fisher aquarium work
The New Hanover County Community Endowment grant awarded this week to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will support its $56 million renovation, the details of which are to be announced this summer.
CAMA county governments may apply for resiliency funding
Local governments within the state’s 20 coastal counties and contractors may apply for the next round of funding for resiliency projects.
Public mixed on game land access pass plan during hearing
The Wildlife Resources Commission has proposed requiring paid passes for recreational uses of state game lands, a plan that could improve safety during hunting season but may make access out of reach for large user groups.
State seeks impaired watershed restoration project proposals
The Department of Environmental Quality expects to receive $1.5 million in federal grants to fund all or portions of eligible watershed restoration projects.
NC Trails Program announces grants for trail projects
Grants through the state’s Recreational Trails Program support greenways and trails for hikers, bikers, paddlers, equestrians and off-road vehicle operators.
Don’t judge as convict, sheepshead only criminally delicious
Their black-and-white markings may make them look like jailbirds, but these toothy fish’s diets translate to good eating for us, as well as sporting pursuit.
Pop-up oyster roast to support Cape Fear River Watch
Tickets are $40 for a baker’s dozen of oysters and two beers at the “Sip & Shuck for Cape Fear River Watch” pop-up oyster roast Sunday afternoon at The Alley in Wilmington’s Cargo District.
Bittersweet event: Restored Reaves Chapel to be dedicated
The long, challenging restoration of one of the oldest African American buildings in southeastern North Carolina is finally complete, albeit after the death of one who spent the last 15 years of his life fighting to preserve it.
Topsail Beach mourns death of second mayor in months
Morton Blanchard, who served more than a decade as a town commissioner, was appointed Topsail Beach mayor last fall following the death of former Mayor Steve Smith.
Registration open for 2025 Coastal Summit in Raleigh
Register now for the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2025 Coastal Summit taking place April 8-9 in downtown Raleigh.
Moss is magical, useful and all over Earth, but what is it?
With more than 12,000 species, each uniquely adapted to its living conditions, and because it grows pretty much everywhere, humans have found numerous uses for moss, but it may not be what you think.
‘Donor marsh’ to allow improved restoration plant sourcing
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is partnering with two private firms to build a 1-acre salt marsh to serve as a “donor marsh” for scarce native salt marsh plants coastal restoration projects.
Living shoreline construction, design courses set for March
Carteret Community College is launching in March its Living Shoreline Academy, a course of instruction to help people design, permit and install their own living shoreline projects.
Jockey’s Ridge protections one step closer to approval
The Coastal Resources Commission voted to move forward with a public hearing for a proposed permanent rule that would restore the area of environmental concern designation for Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head.
Wildlife commission seeks advisory committee nominees
Eligible North Carolina residents’ names may be submitted for the state Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee membership through April 18.