The Coastal Land Trust purchased 1,048 acres along 3.5 miles of the Cape Fear River and 1.5 miles of Indian Creek north of Navassa that will be protected.
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Wilmington Museum opens exhibit on The Green Book
A traveling exhibit showcasing images of business owners, travelers and historic and present-day images of Green Book sites in the state will be at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science through Aug. 29.
DEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser takes oath of office
Elizabeth S. Biser affirmed her oath of office Thursday as secretary of the state Department of Environmental Quality during a ceremony.
For first time, Hatteras museum on track for state funding
For the first time since becoming a state museum, an appropriation of $4.2 million to implement an exhibit plan has been included in both the governor’s and the state Senate’s proposed budgets.
National Hurricane Center says Elsa earliest ‘E’ storm
Tropical Storm Elsa is the earliest named E storm since 1966, or in the satellite era, proving the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s forecast of a busy hurricane season.
State parks, historic sites to celebrate Fourth of July weekend
July Fourth celebrations are planned at historic sites and public lands across the state.
Division of Marine Fisheries seeks striped bass advisers
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for advisers to sit on the Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee.
Stubborn greater amberjack live up to ‘reef donkey’ name
Powerful fighters that can test any anglers’ tackle and ability to land them, greater amberjack are often called “reef donkeys.”
Task force for NC 12 solutions set to hold second meeting
The N.C. 12 Task Force will meet Aug. 18 in Manteo to begin planning for ways to make the vulnerable Outer Banks highway more resilient.
More boaters finding trouble in waters near Cape Lookout
Waters near Cape Lookout have become increasingly perilous because of shoaling and shifting channels, despite a two-year-old agreement between Carteret County and the National Park Service that has provided more than $5.67 million for dredging.
Carteret board tables decision to sell water system
Carteret County commissioners have voted to table a decision to sell or retain the county water system until next month’s meeting.
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.
