The U.S. Coast Guard must review and approve the NCDOT project plan to replace two bridges that connect Harkers Island to the mainland and is looking for comments from those who frequently travel those waters.
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Recalling the Lighthouse Move, 20 Years On
Some folks were opposed and others said the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse would crumble, but the successful relocation project in June 1999 saved the historic structure from the sea.
Officials: No Trespassing on Browns Island
Camp Lejeune officials are reminding travelers of the Intracoastal Waterway that Browns Island near Onslow Beach is off-limits because of live-fire training exercises and unexploded ordnance.
PFAS in Town’s Water Likely Firefighting Foam
Researchers say the chemical signature of compounds detected this week in Maysville’s water supply was consistent with aqueous film-forming foams used in firefighting.
DOE Launches Waves to Water Competition
The Department of Energy is offering up to $2.5 million to the winner of its new competition to create portable, cost-competitive drinking water desalination systems powered by ocean waves.
Reworked Bill to Limit Wind Energy Advances
A version of a bill to restrict where wind energy development may happen in North Carolina that had stalled earlier this session passed the Senate this week but may undergo another revision.
Hurricane Preparedness Forums Planned
The National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City is heading to Dare County in July to host two free forums on the impacts of a hurricane and why its important to prepare each year.
Maysville Sets Meeting on PFAS in Water
Maysville officials are set to hold a special meeting Thursday to address the recently discovered levels of man-made contaminants in the town’s drinking water supply.
House OKs Shellfish Aquaculture Bill
A bill to boost North Carolina’s shellfish aquaculture industry that was approved last week by the state Senate cleared the House Wednesday in a 116-0 vote.
Summit Focuses on Climate Risks, Response
More than just the environment, climate change threatens the economy, labor market and infrastructure, according to speakers at Day 1 of the two-day Coastal Resilience Summit this week in Havelock.
DCM Objects to Company’s Seismic Plan
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has formally objected to a firm’s proposal for seismic surveying off the North Carolina coast, calling the plan inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies.
Beachcomber’s View: Science of Sea Glass
Sea glass, or pieces of glass from broken bottles or other items worn smooth by the ocean, is growing in popularity as a collectible but getting harder to find on beaches.
Officials Urge Public to Avoid Algal Blooms
State officials are urging people and their pets to avoid contact with the water in parts of Albemarle region, where potentially toxic algal blooms have persisted since May.
Study Calls for State Action on Derelict Boats
As officials in coastal N.C. communities grapple with abandoned and derelict vessels blocking or polluting waterways and public lands, a recent report recommends a statewide solution.
Hatteras Museum to Hold Hurricane Talks
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is hosting a hurricane talk series June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15 focusing on documenting disasters with area photographer Daniel Pullen.
DEQ Seeks Comments on EJ Mapping Tool
The state Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comments until July 10 on the newly launched community mapping system with environmental justice tool.
