The owners of crab pots that have been recovered in the northeast region during the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project this month can reclaim their gear at the Coastal Federation’s Wanchese office.
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Burnside’s Miracle Happens in Hatteras Inlet
In the last of a three-part series, author Kevin Duffus writes about the “miracle” that saved Ambrose Burnside and his crew during the January 1862 Hatteras Expedition.
Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to Meet
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m. Monday via WebEx, to continue discussing hexavalent chromium, compounds that are harmful to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Sea Turtle Rescue Group’s Virtual Auction Set
Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or N.E.S.T., is holding a Valentine’s virtual auction fundraiser that begins Friday and ends Feb. 6, featuring restaurant gift certificates, jewelry and fashion items.
Judge Orders Release of Red Wolves in NC
A federal judge has sided with conservation groups, ruling that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must immediately resume releases of captive-bred red wolves into the management area in northeastern North Carolina.
Manteo to Move to Subscription Recycling
Manteo residents have until Jan. 31 to opt in to the paid subscription-based recycling program through Bay Disposal.
Commission Talks Dredge Material Disposal
Dare County Waterways Commission heard details during its Wednesday meeting on a comprehensive proposal laying out numerous options for disposal of dredge material.
Grant to Boost OBX Parks Group’s Outreach
Outer Banks Forever has been awarded a Strong Parks, Strong Communities capacity building grant from the National Park Foundation to expand its reach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planning Board OKs Radio Island Townhomes
Morehead City’s planning board has approved development of a long-planned townhome complex on Radio Island with 61 units, a 122-slip marina, a clubhouse and a bathhouse.
Former Duck Manager Takes Plymouth Post
Former Duck town manager Chris Layton has been hired as Plymouth’s interim town manager, a job that has seen its share of turnover.
President Biden Addresses COVID, Climate
President Biden signed executive orders, one of which enforces mask wearing on the federal level to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and acted to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement.
Meeting Set on Swine Biogas Permit Changes
NCDEQ’s Division of Water Resources is seeking comment Jan. 26 on swine biogas permit requests for operations in Duplin and Sampson counties.
Shoreline Cleanups Planned for Feb. 6
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s northeast office is looking for extra hands Feb. 6 to help with debris cleanups in Wanchese, Nags Head and Rodanthe.
Agreement OKs Year-Round Ports Dredging
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has approved the Corps’ request to eliminate the environmental window for dredging at the ports in Morehead City and Wilmington.
Interior Department Announces New Leaders
The Biden-Harris administration announced Wednesday key leaders for the Department of the Interior tasked with addressing COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity and climate change.
Effort On to Protect Stump Sound Oysters
A $75,000 grant from N.C. Land and Water Fund to the N.C. Coastal Federation will be used to develop a plan to maintain water quality and reduce flooding at Stump Sound in Onslow County.
