A proposed rule change would establish a temporary unvegetated beach area of environmental concern and setback lines where Hurricane Isaias washed away beach vegetation in Oak Island.
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PFAS Levels Still High Despite Emission Cuts
Levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water from the Cape Fear River are as high as they were before the state and Chemours entered into a consent order in February 2019.
College Shoreline Restoration Work Begins
The $1.7 million shoreline restoration project at Carteret Community College is underway, which includes restoration of 1,400 linear feet of the shoreline damaged by Hurricane Florence in September 2018.
Marine Debris Removal Project Underway
North Carolina Coastal Federation and state Division of Coastal Management are partnering on a large-scale marine debris and vessel removal project on the central and southeast coast of the state.
Study to Look Closer at Red Wolf Ancestry
Two weeks after a federal court ordered a recovery plan update for the endangered red wolf population in northeastern North Carolina, a new report lays out plans to further study the species’ genetics.
Brunswick Launches New Planning Iniative
Brunswick County staff and officials are asking for input from the public on Blueprint Brunswick 2040, an initiative to develop comprehensive plans.
NC Ferry System Designated Marine Highway
U.S. Department of Transportation this week announced that NCDOT’s ferry system has been designated as a Marine Highway Project, opening up opportunities for federal funding for vessel and terminal improvements.
Ordnance Found on Cape Hatteras Beach
A half-mile perimeter has been established around a potential unexploded ordnance found on a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach in Buxton until it is safely removed.
Hertford County Cable Ferry Resumes Service
Though repairs and COVID-19-related budget issues interrupted service of the state’s three inland cable ferries, Parker’s cable ferry that crosses the Meherrin River in Hertford County is back in service.
5 Neuse Ferry Staff Test Positive for COVID-19
NCDOT reported Wednesday that five employees on the Neuse River ferry route between Cherry Branch and Minnesott Beach have tested positive for COVID-19.
Eastern Black Rail Now Listed as Threatened
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized listing the eastern black rail, found in 35 states including North Carolina, as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Aquarium Offers Toddler Halloween Parade
Families with toddlers can safely celebrate Halloween during socially distanced costume parades Oct. 27, Oct. 28 or Oct. 29 at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and virtually Oct. 30.
Audubon Completes Phase 1 of Reef Project
Audubon North Carolina has completed its first phase of oyster reef restoration the lower Cape Fear River to help restore bird and fish habitat and improve water quality.
Coast Guard Removes Barden Inlet Markers
The Coast Guard has removed the last of five fixed navigation aids in Barden Inlet, and Carteret County officials will decide if new navigation aids will be installed.
NC’s National Forests Under New Leadership
James Melonas will begin Nov. 22 his role as forest supervisor for the National Forests in North Carolina, which includes the coast’s Croatan National Forest.
Southport Power Plant to Cease Operating
CPI will shut down its polluting power plant near Southport by March 31, 2021, according to a draft agreement between the company and DEQ’s Division of Air Quality.
