The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded the money to the Donal C. O’Brien Sanctuary and Audubon Center at Pine Island in Currituck County “to fund innovative marsh restoration pilot projects.”
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Corps to host informational meeting on harbor project
The U.S. Army Corps’ Wilmington District is hosting a meeting this month to update the public on the conditionally authorized harbor project at the Wilmington port.
UNCW Blue Economy Index plunges following inauguration
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s benchmark that tracks companies earning revenue via ocean resources has performed poorly since Trump returned to office.
Just trying to blend in
An immature white ibis nearly blends into its surroundings as it forages just off a Bodie Island trail that ends at a series of creeks southwest of the lighthouse. Photo: Kip Tabb
World Wetlands Day: Commemorate our coastal way of life
Editorial: Sunday, Feb. 2, is World Wetlands Day, and here in North Carolina these increasingly imperiled water bodies are integral to our quality of life and economy, making their protection vital.
Brunswick’s PFAS treatment system to launch this spring
Brunswick County officials say upgrades and expansion of the public utilities’ Northwest Water Treatment Plant are now 85% complete.
Ports, suppliers in 40 states are invested in offshore wind
A new report from an ocean advocacy group finds that billions of dollars have been invested in U.S. ports in gearing up for or actively serving the offshore wind energy, which has created thousands of jobs, just as the new administration levels its anti-renewables sights at the industry.
Volunteers ready for April 12 Currituck flower, garden show
The Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show is set for Saturday, April 12, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Currituck Center in Barco.
NCDOT Ferry Division to begin recruiting with career fairs
The state-run ferry system is hosting its first of five career fairs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, on Ocracoke Island.
Land trust, Windsor conserve 314-acre Hoggard Mill tract
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has transferred to the town the site that includes what is believed to be the first millpond built in the state.
For fishing tips, fuller life, fill your shelves with good books
Learning to fish — or simply navigating life on Earth — can be a far more enjoyable endeavor with the wisdom to be gleaned from the pages of all kinds of books.
Proposed mid-Currituck bridge public hearing Feb. 27
The Division of Water Resources will accept public comment until March 31 on proposed impacts to wetlands associated with the proposed mid-Currituck bridge project.
Fort Anderson to mark anniversary of capture by US forces
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Winnabow is offering a day of living history at no charge and a ticketed nighttime reenactment of the 1865 bombardment and evacuation of the fort.
Researchers to develop heat policy, risk interactive map
Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub has been awarded $500,000 to design a web-based tool that is to help inform heat policies, assess heat risks in rural and coastal communities, and facilitate collaboration.
Funding available for public water access projects
Local governments in the 20 coastal counties may submit preapplications for matching funds to improve public accesses for beach and coastal waters until April 25.
Roanoke Island aquarium to host food drive in February
Nonperishable, unexpired food items may be dropped off at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island throughout February to help a local food pantry.
