Faced with a state report discouraging plans to develop much of the last maritime forest in Emerald Isle for ball fields, town officials say the proposed land deal may not happen without them.
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Cape Lookout Solar Energy Goes Live
Cape Lookout has unveiled a new solar energy system that will power all of the park’s facilities, except for the lighthouse beacon, which is also set to be upgraded later this year.
Navy Unsure Why Trashy Disks Washed Up
The Navy says it’s investigating how dozens of smelly, circular, plastic garbage patties recently wound up on northern Outer Banks beaches.
Our Coast’s Food: Spring Cheese Straws
Long a staple at social gatherings along the North Carolina coast, cheese straws blend the pungent sharpness of cheddar with a bit of heat from cayenne pepper.
Public Invited to Help Document King Tides
The North Carolina King Tides Project is asking the public to photograph king tide flood events to help researchers better understand what the state’s coast will look like in the future.
Wilmington Stormwater Efforts Recognized
A collaborative effort to manage eight stormwater-reduction projects in the Wilmington area has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s recognition for its work.
Senate Plan Targets DEQ Jobs, Wind Projects
The Senate’s 2017-19 spending plan approved Thursday would eliminate 45 Department of Environmental Quality positions and impose a three-year moratorium on wind-energy projects.
Oysters, Aquaculture, Gear Cleanup Funded
RALEIGH — The Senate budget approved Thursday includes several provisions related to recent efforts to expand the state’s oyster and aquaculture programs. The spending plan adds $1 million each year for oyster sanctuaries, bringing the total annual spending to $1.4 million. The state’s cultch planting program to rehabilitate shellfish beds also gets a boost in… [Read More]
Cahoon Gavels First CRC Meeting as Chair
Renee Cahoon of Nags Head recently presided over her first meeting as chair of the state Coastal Resources Commission, and she also spoke with CRO about her new role.
Trails, Not Boat Ramps, in Final Park Plan
Based on public input, the plan for improvements and new amenities at Hammocks Beach State Park includes new trails and camping areas, but no motorboat ramps.
Fort Fisher Upgrades Facilities
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in New Hanover County is set to celebrate recent upgrades paid for with the Connect NC bond at a ceremony on May 12.
Geodynamics: Mapping Beaches, Inlets
Coastal processes, such as erosion, accretion and channel migration, can be complex, but a Carteret County firm has technology and tools to make clear what’s happening.
Our Coast: Honoring British Allies of WWII
Since 1942, the lives of British soldiers who defended the Atlantic coast, including North Carolina’s, during World War II have been honored during ceremonies on the Outer Banks.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Goes Solar
Officials at Cape Lookout National Seashore announced this week that the lighthouse is now powered by solar energy, and officials plan to celebrate the switch later this month.
Sam’s Field Notes: Baby Bald Eagles
Our naturalist Sam Bland recently spent a day in a kayak near Oriental, watching as young bald eagles learned to spread their wings and fly.
Team Tracks Ocean Energy From Land, Sea
In the second installment of our special report, the ongoing study of Gulf Stream energy at Cape Hatteras is undertaken from shore and aboard a research vessel at sea.
