Oyster farmers have experienced huge crop losses as a result of the pandemic, but because oysters are not considered specialty crops by the USDA, shellfish growers aren’t eligible to receive federal aid such as the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
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Low-Impact Development Virtual Workshop Set
A virtual workshop for real estate professionals on low-impact development basics for water quality protection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14.
North Topsail Beach to Hold Special Meeting
North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter Wednesday in the town’s North-End Fire Station.
Escapist ‘Outer Banks’ Confronts Real Issues
Stars from the fictional Netflix series “Outer Banks” and its viewers who call the Outer Banks home recently spoke to Coastal Review Online about teenage stereotypes and other issues the show portrays.
Bill to Restart Passenger Ferry Runs Approved
A bill advancing this week in Raleigh directs the state Department of Transportation to use $1.1 million in contingency money from last year to restart the passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke.
Park Service OKs Oregon Inlet Dredge Plan
The National Park Service has approved a plan to issue Dare County a special use permit to use a privately owned hopper dredge for maintenance dredging in Oregon Inlet.
Chemours Cited for Improper Waste Disposal
NCDEQ has issued a notice of violation and intent to enforce to the Chemours Co. for failure to ensure proper waste disposal from its Fayetteville Works facility.
Preservation Is Purpose At Kitty Hawk Woods
The largest of the three N.C. Coastal Reserve sites on the Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk Woods has foot and kayak trails, but the main focus here is and always has been protecting the natural environment.
Bolivia Facility Reports COVID-19 Outbreak
A congregate living facility in Brunswick County has met the state’s standard for an outbreak of COVID-19 with 17 residents and seven employees having tested positive.
Sea Level Rise Puts Septic, Sewers At Risk
Higher groundwater levels, heavier and more frequent rain storms and flooding associated with climate change threaten both individual and centralized systems for wastewater along the N.C. coast.
Living Shorelines Open House Goes Online
Property owners can join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a virtual open house July 8 to chat with area professionals and contractors to learn more about building a living shoreline.
New Hanover To Tweak Development Rules
New Hanover County officials are set to begin fine-tuning the unified development ordinance adopted earlier this year, as environmental advocates call for transparency and public involvement in the process.
Commercial Flounder Season Announced
Division of Marine Fisheries Director Steve Murphey has announced the 2020 commercial flounder seasons for North Carolina.
Three Selected for Stewardship Awards
Graduating high school seniors Henry Ferrell of Wilmington, Ella Harlacher of Swansboro and Dylan Gray of Hatteras have been selected to receive the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2020 Coastal Stewardship Award.
Interactive Map Shows NC Shellfish Leases
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program has launched a new interactive mapping tool to assist the public in finding information about shellfish leases in North Carolina.
Dare Coalition Event A Call to Do Better
About 500 attended the Dare Minority Coalition’s event last week in Manteo, which called out racial injustices and disparities but also celebrated the solidarity in the message that Black Lives Matter.
