North Carolina State University is looking at Wilmington’s Greenfield Lake for a state-funded ‘floating wetland islands’ project.
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Pender County Shellfish Leases Hearing Set
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 on five proposed shellfish leases in Pender County.
Carteret Strikes Its Down East Buffer Rule
Carteret County commissioners last week voted unanimously to remove an extra layer of water quality protection that has been in place for a decade in the part of the county known as Down East.
Cape Fear Lifesavers’ Daring 1893 Rescue
The second in a two-part series by author Kevin Duffus takes readers along with the Cape Fear lifesavers to save the crew from the wreckage of the Charles C. Dame on Frying Pan Shoals.
Dredging Near Ocracoke Village Underway
Dredging in Big Foot Slough in Pamlico Sound began Wednesday to make traveling between Ocracoke and Cedar Island and Swan Quarter safer for larger vessels.
Trump Confirms NC, Va Drilling Moratorium
President Trump on Friday announced that he is extending the moratorium on offshore drilling to North Carolina and Virginia during a campaign rally in Newport News, Virginia.
Saving the Crew of the Charles C. Dame
Author Kevin Duffus takes readers to the 1890s in this two-part series that looks at the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the daring rescues during dangerous storms by its crews on the North Carolina coast.
NC Water, Land Projects Awarded $14.6M
North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund awarded $14.6 million to 39 projects to protect the state’s land and water, including projects on the coast.
Join Fort Fisher for Halloween-Themed Trivia
N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is calling those 21 and older to log on Oct. 15 for a virtual Halloween-inspired game night.
Questions Linger on Offshore Drilling, Seismic
While the president has yet to confirm Sen. Tillis’ announcement that North Carolina had been added to a moratorium on offshore drilling, permits for seismic exploration appear to be moving forward.
Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to Meet
The public can register now to speak during the Oct. 5 North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board meeting to be held by webinar.
N.C. 12 Reopens to Motorists
Though N.C. 12 reopened Thursday on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, motorists should drive with caution because sand and water remain on the roadway.
Ocean May Be Key to Feeding World: Study
A recent study projects that the amount of food produced from the ocean could increase by as much as 74% by 2050, but the researchers point to big obstacles, namely policy and regulation.
Agencies Observe Estuaries Week with MOU
North Carolina and Virginia agencies have announced a new memorandum of understanding reaffirming a commitment to work together on environmental issues in the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system in celebration of National Estuaries Week, Sept. 19-26.
Transportation Commission to Meet Friday
The North Carolina FIRST Commission will meet by webinar Friday to review revenue and finance options to secure sustainable transportation investments.
Clean Energy Advocates Tout Opportunity
An economy powered by renewable-based, more secure grid will be more resilient and provide new economic opportunity, according to a group of clean energy entrepreneurs.
