The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores released Monday seven rehabilitated sea turtles at the Eastern Regional Beach Access in Emerald Isle.
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Ocracoke’s Trumpeter Swan Has Flown On
Ocracoke recently hosted for two months a rare avian visitor, the trumpeter swan. Peter Vankevich with the Ocracoke Observer shares observations and photos of the swan that hasn’t been spotted since May 2.
Sunset Over Beaufort’s New Bridge
Boats and the new bridge connecting the Radio Island causeway and Beaufort are silhouetted by a recent sunset. Beaufort officials marked the final raising of the more than 50-year-old U.S. 70 drawbridge the new span replaces during a ceremony Wednesday. The old Grayden Paul Bridge was closed to traffic May 15. Photo: Carl Lewis
First Clean Water Week Begins June 1
Five nonprofit groups have organized the first Clean Water Week June 1-7 to recognize the year anniversary of the announcement that GenX and other chemicals are present in the Cape Fear River and the Wilmington area’s drinking water supply.
Industry Gets Changes on GenX Bill
The N.C. Manufacturers Alliance, of which the GenX manufacturer Chemours is a part, got the three changes to legislation targeting the company’s chemical emissions it asked for.
Sam’s Field Notes: ‘Let ’em Rest, Let ’em Nest’
It’s that time of year when beachgoers should watch where they step and take other precautions to protect nesting shorebirds, as our Sam Bland explains in his photo essay.
Budget Plan Funds Dredge, GenX Studies
Among other coastal provisions, Republicans’ state budget proposal released Monday commits $15 million for a dredge for Oregon Inlet and $5 million to the N.C. Policy Collaboratory for GenX research.
Federation Offers Native Plants For Sale
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting its seasonal native plant sale at the nonprofit organization’s headquarters on N.C. 24, between Swansboro and Morehead City.
Vogel Chosen as SE Regional Director
Bob Vogel, former superintendent of Cape Lookout National Seashore, has been selected to serve as the regional director of the National Park Service’s Southeast Region based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lower Cape Fear Focus of Restoration Effort
Groups including the North Carolina Coastal Federation recently unveiled the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint, a long-range plan for restoring and protecting the river’s coastal area.
Ocracoke Express Ferry Expected This Fall
The Ocracoke Express Ferry is expected to be delivered later this fall, when the ferry will undergo sea trials, and be ready for operation in spring 2019.
Gov., DEQ Warn About New GenX Legislation
Gov. Roy Cooper and DEQ officials warned that the latest proposed legislation in response to health concerns about GenX and other emerging contaminants could be problematic.
Rachel Carson Reserve Offers Public Trips
The Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort offers free public field trips to the reserve Tuesday and Thursday mornings through June, July and August.
Forecasters Expect Active Hurricane Season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday it is predicting a 70-percent chance of 10-16 named storms, with one to four being major hurricanes.
Not Just Young Sharks, More Big Ones, Too
Bull sharks are increasingly using North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound as a nursery, according to a recent study, but long-term research has shown that waters in the region are teeming with more large sharks – a good sign for the ecosystem.
Harkers Island Museum Needs Storm Photos
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center is collecting hurricane photos from families, organizations and archives to be part of its “Harm’s Way” research project.