The United States Coast Guard just began a two-year experiment to test several different types of mooring systems for its buoys that will be more environmentally friendly.
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Lopez Leads NC Sea Grant, WRRI Extension
Frank Lopez has been named the new extension director for North Carolina Sea Grant and the state’s Water Resources Research Institute based at North Carolina State University.
Paula Gillikin Keeps Watch Over Wild Horses
Beaufort native Paula Gillikin is caretaker of the wild horses at the Rachel Carson Reserve, but that’s only one of her responsibilities as the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve central sites manager.
Coastal Reserves Serve to Preserve, Educate
Rachel Carson Reserve is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, which was established by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as amended, and is administered under NOAA’s National Ocean Service by the Estuarine Reserves Division that works in partnership with the states or territories where the reserves are located. The NERRS is… [Read More]
Former Cape Superintendent Faces Transfer
Bob Vogel, a former superintendent at the Cape Lookout National Seashore and now regional director in Washington, D.C., is one of a handful of veteran National Park Service officials included in a proposed short-notice reshuffling of positions.
Stein Joins Fight to Save Clean Power Plan
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein has joined attorneys general across the country to defend the Clean Power Plan, which the Trump administration seeks to repeal.
Water Sampling Continues in Atlantic
After a second round of voluntary well water sampling, the Navy is extending the testing window for any resident who has not yet had their water tested for certain compounds near Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic.
Coastal Scenes: The Pitcher Plant
The carnivorous pitcher plant features a “pitcher” – a modified leaf creating the tube and an overhanging lid – where a sweet, nectar-like liquid collects and attracts insects. Downward-pointing hairs and slippery walls keep the insect trapped in the pitcher, where it eventually slips into the liquid and is dissolved by enzymes so it may be absorbed by the plant. Pitcher plans live in soils poor in nitrogen. They evolved by getting the necessary nitrogen from insects. Photo: Sam Bland
In Memoriam: Bob Simpson, 1925-2018
This week marks a month since the death of Bob Simpson, a writer, seasoned waterman, advocate for the creation of the Cape Lookout National Seashore and longtime owner of possibly the oldest fishing boat on the N.C. coast.
Utilities Commission OKs Solar Rebates
Customers can begin signing up this summer for the $62 million Duke Energy solar rebate program created to help North Carolina customers with the upfront cost of installing solar panels on their property.
Virtual Bird Sanctuary Experience Now Online
Bird lovers can watch nesting pelicans, terns, and ibis on sanctuary islands in Brunswick and New Hanover counties by logging onto the Audubon North Carolina YouTube Channel.
Excavator Tackles Remnants of Frisco Pier
To adapt to the recent rough weather, the contractor removing the Frisco Pier has added a custom modified excavator to extract the underwater pilings close to shore, with the assistance of trained divers.
Policy Collaboratory Moves Into New Phase
After initial skepticism among Democrats, UNC faculty and environmental advocates, the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory appears to be finding its role and gaining support in its second year.
Nags Head Offering Prizes for Litter Cleanup
Officials in Nags Head in Dare County, inspired by Earth Day events, are offering prizes in a town-wide litter cleanup contest that continues through Monday, April 30.
What Will GenX Health Studies Reveal?
Researchers hope to say this summer whether GenX and other compounds found in New Hanover County residents’ tap water are also in their bodies and what that means for their health.
Dare Seeks Input On Land Use Plan Update
Dare County’s Planning Department and Planning Board are reaching out to the public for input from citizens and property owners in unincorporated Dare County on the county’s land use plan through an online survey and workshops.