The North Carolina Coastal Federation, North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries and Carolina Beach State Park began last week on the first acre of a 5-acre oyster reef and fish habitat on the Cape Fear River by Carolina Beach State Park.
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Buxton Sand Contractor May Seek More Time
After repeated weather-related delays, the contractor on the ongoing Buxton beach re-nourishment project is expected to ask Dare County for an extension of its contract.
Wilmington, Port Seek State Help On Rail Fix
A pricey proposal to improve rail access at the Wilmington port and accommodate expected urban growth would relocate the existing rail line from its route through the city to the other side of the Cape Fear River.
GenX: Levels in Brunswick Water Above Goal
The latest samples taken of Brunswick County’s untreated and treated drinking water shows level of the compound GenX higher than the state’s goal for public health.
Beaufort Applies For Marine Debris Grant
Beaufort commissioners recently approved applying for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration marine debris removal grant to begin cleaning up Taylor’s Creek and adjacent waters.
Paddling Black River: History, Ancient Trees
The Black River, home to cypress trees older than 1,600 years, is also a popular paddling destination in an area of North Carolina with few state parks. Today begins a three-part series on what makes the river special.
Swan Days Festival Set For Dec. 9
Lake Mattamuskeet Wildlife National Refuge will take reservations starting Nov. 20 for guided bird tours to be held Dec. 9 during the Swan Days Festival, which celebrates the history and natural habitat of the area.
Lake Mattamuskeet Meeting Set For Tuesday
Hyde County and other stakeholders working to develop a watershed restoration plan for Lake Mattamuskeet are set meet Tuesday in the Swan Quarter.
Wash Woods at 100: Coastal History Saved
Congressman Walter Jones attended the recent celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Wash Woods Coast Guard Station, a preserved historic landmark on the northern Outer Banks.
N. Topsail Announces Deal in Sandbag Case
North Topsail Beach says it has reached a tentative resolution in a lawsuit brought by 26 property owners regarding sandbag assessments.
Analysis: Securing Safety of Drinking Water
Amid concerns over GenX and other compounds in drinking water supplies, state and local officials have yet to reach consensus on how to identify unknown contaminants, how to regulate them and how to keep the public informed.
Newest GenX Lawsuit Attacks DuPont Science
Reprinted from North Carolina Health News DuPont downplayed its own animal research regarding potential risks from the chemical GenX that the company released into the Cape Fear River for decades, a new lawsuit alleges. And the company prolonged exposure to GenX and other compounds by not disclosing their release into the river, which feeds public… [Read More]
Researchers to Study GenX Exposure
N.C. State researchers have received a two-year, $275,000 grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study GenX exposure among New Hanover County residents.
Emerald Isle Closes on Park Land Purchase
The Conservation Fund has purchased for the town of Emerald Isle the $3 million, nearly 30-acre tract behind the former town hall and recreation center in Emerald Isle.
Eagles Island Stewards Look To Expand Effort
Stewards of the marshy wilderness known as Eagles Island, just off the busy U.S. 74/76/17 interchanges near Wilmington, hope to turn the area into a recreational and educational attraction.
Coastal Commission Set to Meet Nov. 7-8
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission will meet in Atlantic Beach Nov. 7-8 to discuss variances, beach and inlet management, public access, land use plans, coastal habitat protection, rule development and shellfish aquaculture.