NCDOT is running an alternate schedule for ferries to and from Ocracoke because of shoaling in the channel just outside Silver Lake Harbor.
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Kayakers Needed for Terrapin Turtle Surveys
The Terrapin Tally community science project is looking for volunteers with kayaks to survey select areas for a better understanding of the diamondback terrapin population.
Carteret Dredging Projects Mostly Complete
The Old Ferry Channel/Deer Creek dredging project in Cape Carteret is nearly complete.
Cooper’s Budget Boosts Conservation Funds
Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposed spending plan would increase funding for conservation, parks, flood mitigation and other coastal projects.
Residents Can Report Littering with New App
NCDOTs new Swat-A-Litterbug app allows users to report when they see other travelers toss trash from a vehicle.
Fisheries Commission to Meet Wednesday
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will meet online March 31 to revisit sector harvest allocations for southern flounder.
Rodanthe Fishing Pier to Reopen Saturday
After a winter of numerous renovations, the Rodanthe Fishing Pier will reopen Saturday for the 2021 season.
Mother Gives Birth During U-Boat Attack
A mother seeking safety in the U.S. from Hitler’s army gives birth to a baby boy born in a lifeboat off Cape Hatteras in 1942, after surviving a torpedo attack.
Topsail Turtle Project Orientations Set
There are two Topsail Turtle Project orientations in April for volunteers interested in walking the beach on Topsail Island each morning searching for sea turtle tracks.
The Buzz on Beginner Beekeeping Basics
The next Dare County Library virtual Zoom presentation set for April 14 is designed to help residents begin backyard beehives of their own.
Virtual Happy Hour to Celebrate Oysters
Register now for OYSTER-RIFIC, an online happy hour celebrating the state’s oysters that benefits the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, set for Friday.
EPA Has Made Some Changes to PFAS Plan
Facing mounting demands, new leadership at EPA has already begun revising the previous administration’s regulatory plan for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to Meet
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will have a meeting online April 5 to continue discussing PFAS toxicity testing.
Marine Fisheries Rule Changes Now in Effect
Changes include tarpon rules and clarifications pertaining to circumstances when standard and retired standard commercial fishing license transfers are allowed.
Groups Partner on Habitat Restoration Effort
Conservation Corps North Carolina and North Carolina Coastal Federation are partnering on several restoration projects to take place this spring on the central and southeast coast.
Clean Energy Plan Target Attainable: Study
Small policy changes can put in motion affordable and cleaner electricity generation options, according to a recent report on the North Carolina Power Sector.
