The North Carolina Coastal Federation has received $1.088 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to continue its oyster restoration work in Pamlico Sound.
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Growing Club Sets Its Sights on the Stars
The Crystal Coast Stargazers Club, which formed about a year ago and has grown to about 150 members, meets frequently at various sites in Carteret County to view the night sky.
Emerald Isle Rejects Grant For Archers Creek
Emerald Isle commissioners voted unanimously last week to reject a $25,000 state grant to clean up a portion of Archers Creek.
Tension Mounts Between Chemours, DEQ
Chemours has accused the DEQ of acting in secrecy, violating its constitutional rights, and says the regulatory agency has not proven it has the authority to stop it from dumping certain chemicals into the Cape Fear River.
September Brings Migratory Birds to Banks
It’s September on the Outer Banks and migratory birds are arriving, giving birdwatchers the chance to see colorful and varied species. Naturalist Jeff Lewis shares tips on where to look.
FEMA Diverts Matthew Recovery Money
FEMA has diverted to the recent Harvey and Irma victims the about $134 million owed to dozens of North Carolina counties for repairs after Hurricane Matthew almost a year ago.
Marine Debris Symposium Rescheduled
Registration is open for the fifth annual North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium, set for Sept. 11-12 at the Duke Marine Lab, 135 Duke Marine Lab Road, Beaufort.
Proper Pet Awareness Day at Aquarium
Fall into fur during Proper Pet Awareness Day Sept. 21 at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Event Offers Taste Of Beekeeping’s Rewards
The Crystal Coast Beekeepers Association’s annual honey tasting event in Morehead City this week attracted not just fans of the sweet, golden goo, but also experienced and aspiring beekeepers.
Low Country Boil & Brew Sept. 24
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Wrightsville Beach office will hold its annual fundraising event, Low Country Boil & Brew, at the new Wrightsville Beach Brewery on Sept. 24, 4-7 p.m.
Deep-Sea Study To Begin Off Southeast Coast
Federal Agencies have teamed up for a four-and-a-half year study of deep-sea coral, canyon, and gas seep ecosystems in the mid- and south Atlantic.
Study Begins For Alternate Route to SC
The Department of Transportation has begun a study to determine alternatives for a proposed connector from U.S. 17 near Shallotte to South Carolina.
Catching Waves to Save Historic Shoreline
The effort to restore and protect the eroded shoreline at the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site hinges largely on technology that absorbs the energy of destructive waves created by passing ships.
Q&A Session Set: Well Testing for GenX
North Carolina’s department’s of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services are set to host Thursday a community information session regarding the state’s plans to test private wells near Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility in Bladen County.
Analysis: Environmental Bills Shaped In Secret
Closed-door negotiations have increasingly become the norm in the North Carolina General Assembly, especially with contentious environmental measures such as the recently passed House Bill 56.
State, Chemours Reach Agreement on GenX
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and Chemours, the company that produces GenX, reached an agreement Friday to halt discharge of other compounds of concern.