The Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss southern flounder management during its March 18 meeting to be held online.
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Dare Boat Ramp to Close for Renovations
A busy boat access to Roanoke Sound in Dare County will soon close until mid-May for parking lot improvements, including new measures to reduce polluted stormwater runoff.
Tides Project Seeks Your High Water Photos
The King Tides Project asks the public to use smartphone cameras and social media to document for science extreme water levels from tides, winds and storms.
Resilience Network Seeks Resident Feedback
A new network to address challenges in coastal resilience is hosting its third virtual listening session March 16 to hear concerns about long-term priorities for coastal communities.
Cooper Urges BOEM Action on Wind Leases
Gov. Roy Cooper has asked the new Bureau of Ocean Energy Management director to remove the moratorium on wind energy leasing off the N.C. coast and advance development.
Southern Shores Asks for Nourishment Input
Southern Shores officials are holding a hearing March 16 to collect feedback on funding options for the town’s proposed beach erosion control and flood and hurricane protection works project.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Friends to Meet
Friends of the Mountain-to-Sea Trail is opening its annual meeting set for March 26-27 to the public for the first time, which will be held online.
Underserved, Underwater: Mapping a Future
Environmental justice communities are among the most at risk to the effects of climate change and while the state has made efforts to address these vulnerable populations, some say more must be done.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week to Begin
A statewide tornado drill is planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which begins Sunday and ends March 13.
NPS Seeks Input on Marina Improvements
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will accept comments until April 3 on proposed improvements at Oregon Inlet Marina, including steps to adapt to sea level rise.
Dare Proposed Shellfish Lease Hearing Set
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is asking for public input on three proposed shellfish leases in Dare County April 13 during an online public hearing.
Million-Acre Land Protection Goal Finally Met
Former Gov. James Hunt’s 20-year-old goal of protecting from development 1 million acres in North Carolina by 2010 was finally achieved late last year.
Recreational Flounder Season Starts Aug. 16
The 2021 recreational flounder season is Aug. 16-Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters, but may change if the current Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan amendment under discussion is altered.
STEM Network Joins Researchers, Educators
Educators and researchers have a chance to connect Thursday during SciREN Coast, an evening of informal conversations that fosters networking and collaboration.
Study Forcasts NC’s Wind Energy Potential
A report released this week by the N.C. Commerce Department estimates that North Carolina stands to benefit from a more than $100 billion market opportunity in offshore wind by 2035.
New Stormwater Plan Puts Nature to Work
The North Carolina Coastal Federation announced Wednesday a new plan for “nature-based” solutions to stormwater-related flooding, water quality issues.
