The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management will host a virtual meeting Oct. 7 for feedback on the state coastal management and National Estuarine Research Reserve programs.
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Frank Nesmith: ‘Kindred Spirit,’ Coastal Hero
Guest columnist Lauren Kolodij shares her perspective on the life and coastal preservation mission of Frank Nesmith, “the Mayor of Bird Island,” who died in July at 93.
Bigfoot Slough Area Dredging Scheduled
The Army Corps of Engineers is tentatively scheduled to begin a dredging effort in the Bigfoot Slough area of Pamlico Sound next week and the NCDOT Ferry Division has reduced service between Ocracoke and Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
Federation Launches Shell Recycling Program
The North Carolina Carolina Coastal Federation recently kicked off its Restaurant to Reef Oyster Shell Recycling program with its first reef built entirely from oyster shells collected by local restaurants.
Election to Reshape Coastal Delegation
Retirements, redistricting and possible shifts in voter preferences all stand to shift the balance of power in the legislature come Nov. 3.
Tillis, Cooper Urge Trump to Protect NC Coast
Gov. Roy Cooper in a letter Tuesday urged President Donald Trump and his administration to include North Carolina in the recently announced moratorium on oil drilling for the next 10 years.
Ocracoke Campground Season Extended
Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced Wednesday that the season for Ocracoke Campground will continue through the winter.
Turtle Trash Collectors Adapt to COVID-19
UNCW’s MarineQuest outreach program Turtle Trash Collectors has launched a citizen-science project to better understand how COVID-19 is affecting pollution and marine debris.
DMF’s CARES Act Spending Plan Approved
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for federal coronavirus fisheries assistance has been approved by NOAA Fisheries and is waiting for notification from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission that the $5.4 million has been awarded.
Survey Seeks Input On Employee Housing
Dare County and UNC-Chapel Hill have partnered on a survey for local business owners and employers to identify employees’ housing needs.
Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Program Kicks Off
NCDOT is kicking off its 2020 bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign in several communities, including the Outer Banks, Wilmington, Beaufort, Greenville, New Bern Pine, Knoll Shores and Washington.
No Agreement in Conservation Deed Dispute
A land owner seeking to remove conservation deed restrictions on their undeveloped property in Morehead City and the state attorney general’s office failed to reach agreement during recent mediation.
Webinar Sept. 23 on New Resilience Grants
State Division of Coastal Management staff are set to host a webinar on a grant funding opportunity for resiliency projects by local governments in North Carolina’s coastal counties.
New Hanover Seeks UDO Update Input
New Hanover County Planning and Land Use Department is looking for feedback by Sept. 18 on the final of three phases of the development code update.
Pamlico Oyster Reef Habitat to Grow 15 Acres
N.C. Coastal Federation and N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries have been recommended for funding from NOAA to add 15 acres of new oyster reef habitat in Pamlico Sound.
Recycling Industry Faces New Challenges
Waste and recycling organization representatives have seen a change in what and how residential customers are recycling since the stay-at-home order was put in place this March to slow the spread of COVID-19.
