Summer interns patrolling for sea turtles at Hammocks Beach State Park found few visitors but gobs of trash, setting in motion a campaign with stakeholders using a sculpture to educate folks about marine debris.
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Aquarium Staff Euthanize ‘Elderly’ Otter
Officials at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Wednesday that Molly, the North American river otter that delighted visitors for nearly 18 years, was euthanized after having a seizure.
Visible Change: Alligator River ‘Ghost Forests’
The effects of climate change on the N.C. coast are especially pronounced at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, where the rising sea level is visibly transforming habitats.
Stormwater Mitigation Funds Available
Dare County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for landowners to apply for funding to implement best management practices to decrease stormwater runoff and protect water quality.
Hatteras Weather Station Programs Set
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is set to host programs at the U.S. Weather Bureau Station on Hatteras Island exploring the station’s role in predicting storms.
Brown Says Wind Energy Bill Dead For Now
Sen. Harry Brown said last week during his testimony in a partisan redistricting trial that his measure to limit sites for wind energy projects won’t be taken up again this session.
Albemarle Algae’s Return Stumps Scientists
Researchers want to better understand what’s causing the large algal blooms in the Albemarle region, which returned four years ago after a long absence.
Hearing Thursday on Sedimentation Rules
State regulators have set a public hearing for Thursday to receive comments and review proposed rules covering sedimentation and erosion related to development.Â
NCDOT Wants Input on Drone Usage
The Department of Transportation is conducting an online survey on using drones to inspect bridges, assess storm damage and deliver medical supplies and other services.
Woodruff Named Next Brunswick Manager
Randell Woodruff, currently Pender County’s manager, will begin work in October as Brunswick County’s next county manager.
Law Shifts Recovery Funds to Topsail Towns
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law a bill that transfers $5 million marked last year for a Winston-Salem nonprofit to Topsail Island towns for hurricane recovery projects.
Evening At Cape Lookout Programs Set
Cape Lookout National Seashore is hosting the next installment in August of the seasonal Evening at the Cape, which gives visitors a chance to see the Lookout Lighthouse at night.
Officials Plan Next Bogue Banks Sand Project
Officials hope to begin an estimated $30 million beach renourishment project on Bogue Banks this fall, on the heels of the $21 million project completed in April.
Diabetic Moms Pass More PFAS to Babies
Newly published research shows that polyfluoroalkyl substances move from mom to fetus at higher rate in women with gestational diabetes.
Baby Anoles Hatch at Roanoke Aquarium
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island welcomed five green anoles hatchlings in the aquarium’s Seven Rivers gallery, thriving alongside two adult anoles already on exhibit.
Volunteers Needed for Rain Garden Work
The North Carolina Coastal Federation seeks volunteers Aug. 15 and Aug. 16 to help maintain rain garden and stormwater projects at Alderman and Bradley Creek elementary schools in Wilmington.
