New commercial weekend closures and recreational possession limits for striped mullet will take effect Monday, fisheries officials said.
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No recreational flounder season likely this year; here’s why
The agency that manages inland waters is looking for public input on a proposed temporary rule to close recreational flounder season in inland waters for 2024.
Longleaf pine restoration efforts get boost through grants
More than $33 million in grants will go to longleaf pine restoration and enhancement projects in eight southern states, including North Carolina.
Patrols for impaired boaters to ramp up for July Fourth
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law officers will be enforcing safe boating laws during Operation Dry Water, July 4-6.
Shoreline stabilization of Snows Cut topic of public meeting
The Corps’ Wilmington District is hosting a public meeting to discuss a proposal to stabilize and protect the erosion-battered shoreline at Snows Cut in New Hanover County.
Biologists, advocates push for more wildlife crossing funds
Proponents of the federal Red Wolf Recovery Program say more protected highway wildlife crossings in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge would benefit all species.
Public can weigh in on Wilmington Harbor expansion plan
The Army Corps of Engineers has kicked off a public review and comment period for its environmental study of the State Ports Authority’s controversial plan to deepen and widen Wilmington Harbor to accommodate larger ships from Asia.
Three anglers each land state-certified record fish
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced Friday that it had recently certified three state record fish.
Outer Banks Community Foundation awards scholarships
The Outer Banks Community Foundation announced Friday that it had awarded $241,800 in scholarships this year to help Outer Banks students achieve their educational dreams.
Volunteers needed to help restore tidal marsh habitat
The work is scheduled for Tuesday morning to plant thousands of native wetland plants once overrun by invasive phragmites at Carolina Beach State Park.
Murfreesboro poised for growth balanced with preservation
This perhaps lesser-known older coastal town’s embrace of its history, scenery, significant architecture and long tradition of educational excellence is driving both its economy and its push for preservation.
Pender battlefield to offer Saturday events through summer
Moores Creek National Battlefield rangers have planned special programs beginning June 22.
Corps outlines geophysical, sampling plan for Buxton Beach
The Corps of Engineers is to begin work as soon as this month, and a contractor will do comprehensive sampling for petroleum later this year at the former Naval facility site on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Some coastal NC towns’ beach sand needs may go unmet
Amid a tug-of-war over claims to available nearshore borrow sites and studies pointing to critical shortages of beach-quality sand, some North Carolina beach towns are looking for sources beyond state waters.
Hearing set on 2 proposed shellfish leases in Carteret
The hearing July 17 is on applications by Cedar Island Oyster Co. LLC for water column leases in Cedar Island Bay and east North Bay.
Oak Island adds lighted signs that display beach warnings
Oak Island officials say the town’s new beach warning notification system will enhance safety for beachgoers and add visibility to its warning flag system already in place.
