Wilmington plans to apply for a $2 million grant and contribute a $500,000 match for a study on the feasibility of moving the rail line that cuts through the city.
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DEQ Seeks Input on Draft Swine Waste Rule
The Department of Environmental Quality is set to host a meeting on Oct. 4 in Greenville to obtain public input on the state’s draft swine waste management system general permit, which applies to nearly all North Carolina hog farms.
New Dawn, New Rules for Solar in Currituck
Work is set to begin this winter on Currituck County’s third solar farm, as county officials prepare to consider in the weeks ahead new zoning rules for solar energy projects.
Artificial Reef Program to Sink Tugboat
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program and East Carolina Artificial Reef Association, plan to sink next week a 98-foot tugboat off the coast of Pine Knoll Shores.
Researcher to Discuss Water Resource Issues
ECU associate professor Alex Manda will present his research on coastal groundwater resources Sept. 12 during the Coastal Studies Institute “Science on the Sound” lecture series.
Study: Ocean Wilderness is Disappearing
Columnist Jared Lloyd explains his concerns about the results of a recently published study on the health of the world’s oceans and its diminishing marine wilderness.
Clean Diesel Projects Grant Deadline Nov. 2
The state Division of Air Quality is accepting proposals until Nov. 2 to fund clean diesel projects through the Mobile Source Diesel Emission Reduction Grant program.
Dredging Planned for Morehead City Port
Dredging work should begin at the Port of Morehead City early next year.
NCDOT Announces Outer Banks Projects
The state Department of Transportation announced several major projects for the Outer Banks in an annual update to its 10-year planning document, Strategic Transportation Improvement Plan.
Shackleford Horse Births ‘Balance’ Deaths
Fourteen foals were born to Shackleford Horses last year, according to a recent report on the herd’s population that also noted fewer deaths than the prior year.
Deadline Here for GenX Emissions Cut
Friday is the Department of Environmental Quality’s announced deadline for the Chemours Co. to cut its GenX emissions by 97 percent.
SELC Files New Lawsuit to Stop GenX
Two environmental groups took legal action Wednesday to stop Chemours’ Fayetteville Works Facility from polluting air and water with toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, including GenX.
Public Input Sought on Draft GenX Report
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is looking for comments by Sept. 28 on a report that will help the departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services work to address GenX.
Day at the Docks to Celebrate Hatteras Village
Organizers are bringing the focus back to the water for the 2018 Day at the Docks in Hatteras Village set for Sept. 14-15.
Shuck, Rattle & Roll to Star Shellfish Growers
Bring your appetite for oysters to Shuck, Rattle & Roll Sept. 15, a fundraising event for the Carteret Community College Aquaculture Program and the North Carolina Shellfish Grower’s Association, on the campus in Morehead City.
Rising Seas: Park Managers Are Taking Heed
A National Park Service report released in May put N.C. parks at the highest risk from sea level rise and storm surge. Park officials say they have already taken steps to minimize climate change-related problems as studies continue.
