Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has been extended through May 8.
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Clean Water Act Covers Some Groundwater
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that some groundwater falls under the Clean Water Act.
Two Projects to Reduce Runoff Complete
A parking lot in Wilmington and concrete at Wrightsville Beach businesses have recently been replaced with permeable materials to reduce stormwater runoff.
Gauges Added to Improve Flood Prediction
The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership recently funded three new gauges for the state Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network to help better predict flooding in the low-lying northeast region.
Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve Grows by 35 Acres
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management purchased 35.6 acres in Dare County to be added to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve.
Dare Lifts Entry Restrictions for Homeowners
Dare County officials, in consultation with the Dare County Control Group, will begin allowing in early May nonresident property owners with the proper permit.
NCDOT Investment Commission to Meet
The North Carolina Future Investment Resources for Sustainable Transportation Commission will host a virtual meeting Friday morning to discuss revenue and finance options to secure sustainable transportation investments in the state.
Earth Day, Coastal Education Go Online
Environmental and educational groups are providing ways online to celebrate Earth Day 2020 Wednesday and learn about the coastal environment while maintaining social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Corolla Property Owners Allowed to Return
Nonresident property owners in Corolla will be able to return at 9 a.m. Thursday, Currituck County officials said.
New Blue Crab Management Rules to Begin
New blue crab management measures proposed to end overfishing in North Carolina waters and achieve sustainable harvest take effect May 1.
Final WOTUS Replacement Rule Published
The EPA and the Army published Tuesday in the Federal Register the final replacement rule defining the scope of waters federally regulated under the Clean Water Act set to take effect June 22.
Second Wave of COVID-19 May Be Deadlier
Guest columnist Richard Hilderman, former chair of Clemson’s Genetics and Biochemistry Department and Genomic Institute director, warns of a second wave of COVID-19 infections from a rush to restart the economy.
Loftus Selected For Reporting Fellowship
Coastal Review Online science correspondent Sarah Loftus is one of 28 young scientists selected as 2020 Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Research Points to Busy Hurricane Season
North Carolina State University researchers anticipate the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season to be active, with as many as 22 named storms predicted to form in the Atlantic basin.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to Get Face Lift
Plans are being made to restore Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and will include repairs to deteriorated masonry, metal components, windows, marble flooring and the lantern.
Ten Years After: Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Environmental advocates say the 10th anniversary of the the largest oil disaster in U.S. history serves as a warning against the Trump administration’s push to drill off the East Coast, but industry folks say safety has improved.
