Owners of the company that provides curbside recycling services for Hatteras Island were recently hit with a big spike in landfill tipping fees, part of a growing challenge for recycling businesses nationwide.
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Agencies Announce Clean Water Rule Rewrite
The Trump administration unveiled Tuesday a rewrite of the federal “waters of the United States” rule protecting wetlands and streams from pollution.
Groups Sue to Block Seismic Exploration
A coalition of environmental organizations has filed a lawsuit against the federal government under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to block seismic exploration for oil and natural gas off the East Coast.
Living Shorelines Workshops Planned
Two living shorelines workshops are scheduled for February at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
Costly Fix for Florence’s Beach, Inlet Damage
Restoring beaches and inlets damaged by Hurricane Florence will mean moving mountains of sand and securing hundreds of millions of dollars.
NC Wins $23M to Replace Rural Bridges
North Carolina won a $23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD to replace 77 of bridges in 17 of the state’s most economically distressed counties.
Comments Sought on Proposed Hunt Blind
Cape Hatteras National Seashore seeks public comment until Jan. 8, 2019, on a proposed accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island.
NC’s Fisheries Declared Federal Disaster
The US Commerce secretary approved Friday Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration related to damage to North Carolina’s marine fishing industry in Hurricane Florence.
Monarch Migration
Miriam Sutton of Beaufort captured this image of a monarch butterfly in November while out on a stroll around historic Carteret County town during the annual migration season.
New Rules Ahead For Building Near Inlets
The state Coastal Resources Commission is mulling proposed changes to development rules and boundaries for 10 of the state’s 19 active ocean inlets.
Toast to the Coast Oyster Roast Dec. 15
Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo and local oyster growers are supporting the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s efforts to restore habitats with the Dec. 15 Toast to the Coast Oyster Roast fundraising event.
Bill Would Ax Water, Park Trust Fund Boards
The state Senate Thursday advanced a bill that would eliminate the oversight boards for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and four other boards.
EPA Proposes Looser Coal Plant Rules
The Trump Administration proposed Thursday to roll back Obama-era pollution regulations on coal power plants and pave the way for construction of new coal-fired power plants.
Cape Fear Museum Now Smithsonian Affiliate
Cape Fear Museum and New Hanover County officially announced this week that the museum has been designated a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Oyster Restoration Fundraiser Set in Durham
Eastcut Sandwich Bar, Ponysaurus Brewing Co. and the North Carolina Coastal Federation are hosting Dec. 15 in Durham Oysters + Oyster Saison + NC Coast + Live Music to raise funds for oyster restoration work.
Area Photographer Focuses On Storytelling
Hatteras Island-based photographer Daniel Pullen sees himself as a storyteller, using his images to reveal a glimpse of life on the Outer Banks.
