An analysis by the North Carolina Coastal Federation finds that local, state and federal restrictions severely limit any development potential for the parcel recently listed for sale at the southern tip of Topsail Island.
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Federal Review Finds Port Study Deficient
A plan to widen and deepen Wilmington’s port channel is the first to go through a new, expedited environmental review process, but federal officials say the ports authority’s study falls short.
NC 12 Protective Dunes Under Repair
Lane closures are expected this week as state crews repair the protective dune damaged by tides stemming from Tropical Storm Melissa in several locations between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
State Drafts Plan to Study Dredge Spoils Sites
With new Corps of Engineers restrictions on the use of federal dredged materials disposal sites, N.C. officials have drafted a plan to identify other locations and study the state’s needs.
New Study Shows Higher Levels of PFAS
According to reports, new analysis of preserved samples indicates that forever chemicals were present in Wilmington drinking water at extreme levels
CRO Selected for Pulitzer Center Funding
The Pulitzer Center has awarded a grant to Coastal Review Online for a series of reports on climate research and obstacles to addressing climate changes affecting coastal N.C. residents.
Community College Gets Grant for Shoreline
Carteret Community College received a Golden Leaf Foundation hurricane recovery grant for shoreline repair and will work with the North Carolina Coastal Federation on plans for a living shoreline.
Climate Study Finds 200 NC Birds At Risk
The National Audubon Society has released a report showing that 200 birds in North Carolina and two-thirds of birds in North America are at risk from the effects of climate change
A View of Climate Change From 14,000 Feet
Our Sam Bland, a coastal creature who has recently been exploring Colorado, compares the effects of global climate change as seen from both sea level and far above.
Storm Causes Overwash on NC 12
The North Carolina Department of Transportation warned motorists Thursday via a post on Twitter that crews were repairing storm-caused dune erosion north of Rodanthe on N.C. 12. While the storm system sits offshore, motorists should expect overwash on N.C. 12, especially at high tide.
Officials Weigh Next Steps After FEMA Denial
Gov. Cooper and other state and county officials continue to press the case for assistance for individual victims of Hurricane Dorian after the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny the state’s request.
Cooper Proclaims Oct. 6-12 Resiliency Week
Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed Oct. 6-12 Resiliency Week in North Carolina, citing the need to rebuild stronger and smarter in preparation for future storms.
Manteo Gets Go-Ahead for Downtown Park
Dare commissioners approved a deal Monday for Manteo to build a proposed Town Common on county-owned land in the downtown area featuring green space, public parking and water quality protections.
FEMA Denies Individual Assistance Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied North Carolina’s application for individual assistance in North Carolina counties with damage from Hurricane Dorian.
Topsail Beach Awards Dredge, Sand Contract
Topsail Beach officials have awarded a $24.6 million contract for its planned Local Storm Damage Reduction Plan that includes dredging New Topsail Inlet and placing sand on the beach.
Cleanups Net More Than 200 Tons of Debris
Efforts to clear wood, fishing gear and other debris that Hurricane Florence scattered along a 42-mile stretch of N.C. coastline collected more than 200 tons and numerous vessels.
